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Veterans

Veterans Day Luncheon

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Culinary arts students and staff at Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School in Troy and Donald R. Kline Technical School in Hudson held their annual Veterans Day Luncheon for local veterans on Thursday, November 7th, and served about 250 guests. The luncheon was initiated by students who wanted a way to show their appreciation to local veterans. The event helps the students prepare for a career in the culinary arts, where they might be involved in preparing and serving meals on a large scale, such as in a catering environment.

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A Young Marine

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Written and submitted by Patricia Jennison McNally
Dedicated to Corporal Sean Jennison
A young Marine, among the honorable elite of our Armed Forces. The first of the United States military to be called in times of war. Qualifying by enduring and successfully meeting all of the excruciating rigors placed before him. Raising his hand and making the solemn promise to protect and defend his homeland at all costs. Putting his country first, putting his fellow Americans first. This young Marine, rising in the ranks, in charge of a platoon of his fellow Marines.

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New Historical Marker Honors Civil War Service

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Written and Submitted by Louise Hendry
Patricia Brazie Flint has dedicated the last decade to preserving and honoring the history of Stephentown through her work as the town’s historian. Earlier this year, Pat, a lifelong resident of Stephentown, was recognized for her tireless work by the Sons of the American Revolution with the Martha Washington Medal and Patriot Medal. Her dedication to Stephentown and telling its history is evident in the nine historical road markers the town has received while she has been its historian. The markers include: Brockway Cemetery, Denison Jones Cemetery, Garfield Cemetery, Presbyterian Cemetery, Patriot Burial Roadside Marker at Stephentown Baptist Cemetery, Stephentown Cemetery, Stephentown Heritage Center, and a Patriot Burial Roadside Marker at Carpenter Cemetery.

On May 14th, her ninth marker honoring the Civil War service of Benjamin Franklin Clark and his son Andrew Jackson Clark was erected at Braveheart Books & Bazaar, located at

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Honoring Our Local Heroes

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has vowed to never forget the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. That commitment continued recently with the monthly Honor a Deceased Veteran ceremony recognizing the life and service of brothers Frank and Carmen Ciccarelli.

Both Frank and Carmen were among the four Ciccarelli brothers who served in World War II. Carmen made the ultimate sacrifice, falling in combat in July 1944 during a heavy enemy counterattack during the invasion of Saipan.

The Saipan invasion was notable for the

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Wounded Vet Run

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Submitted by Mike Drinkwine Jr.
The Upstate NY Wounded Vet Run Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides services, financial help, and donations directly to wounded veterans in need. Our mission is to aid any veteran wounded in combat or training while on active duty. Over the past 6 years we have been able to raise and donate over $110,000 to our honorees. Without our sponsors’ generous donations we would not be able to achieve our mission. We are proud to announce our 2024 Upstate NY Wounded Vet Run Honoree, United States Army SFC Jacob Pratt. SFC Pratt was assigned to Detachment 2, Company A, of the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment.

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Honoring Roger W. Hogle

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has vowed to never forget the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. On Monday, December 11th, veterans, residents, and elected officials joined with family and friends to recognize the life and service of Roger W. Hogle at the monthly Honor a Deceased Veteran ceremony.

A native of Sand Lake, Roger served with the Army during the Vietnam era, enlisting in 1974. He worked on the NIKE guided missile anti-aircraft system, serving in Korea until earning an honorable discharge in Korea, along with other medals and commendations for outstanding service.

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