Oswego Daily News
Mayor Barlow Honors Thomas R. Galloway On 90th Birthday
Mayor Billy Barlow today honored Oswego resident Thomas R. Galloway on his 90th Birthday.
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Katko
Katko Urges VA to Expand Veteran Vaccination Efforts, Address Challenges Facing Rural, Homebound Veterans
U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday called on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to undertake further measures to support local VA facilities in ensuring the COVID-19 vaccine is accessible to all veterans, including homebound veterans and those residing in rural areas.
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Assembly Minority Conference Calls On Democrats To Direct Critical Dwyer Fund Payments For Veterans
The Assembly Minority Conference yesterday penned a letter to Speaker Carl Heastie, Mental Health Committee Chairwoman Aileen Gunther and Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairwoman Didi Barrett calling for members of the Majority Conference to release critical funding intended for the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project.
Oswego Daily News
U.S. Army and The Port City Partner Up
Historic Oswego wrote another chapter in its centuries old relationship with the U.S. Army. Representatives from the Army and the city of Oswego signed a partnership agreement August 23 as part of the Army’s Partnership for Youth Success program. The partnership will guarantee U.S. Army veterans a job interview when they apply for any city government job opportunity.
Fulton Daily News
Youth, Veterans, Fire Department Work Together To Place Graveside Flags For Veterans
For the fourth year, the Fulton boys’ lacrosse team paired with the Fulton American Legion to place flags on the graves of all buried veterans resting at Mount Adnah and St. Mary’s cemeteries. Put together along with the cooperation and guidance of the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc. and Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, the group has grown to incorporate more volunteers. This year, the Fulton Fire Department volunteered its time as several firefighters participated to help honor the heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice. For the youth, veterans, firemen, all individuals who participated, the consensus was clear: it’s an honor.
Oswego Daily News
Leighton Students Honor Veterans
At a special program the day before Veterans’ Day, Leighton Elementary welcomed several veterans to a patriotic program that involved the entire school. Several of the veterans received special honors from their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who are students at FLS.
Community
Civil War Veterans Honored
On Memorial Day, Monday May 30, the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War honored the men and women who served in the Army and Navy during the American Civil War 1861-1865.
Community
First Plaque On Memorial Wall In Veterans Park Honors S/Sgt. Curtis Shoup
The following stories first appeared in 2000. We are re-running them now in response to some calls we received regarding Sgt. Shoup. He was also recognized by one of the speakers at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremonies.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego Salutes Its Fallen Heroes
Oswego veterans were joined by dozens in Veterans’ Memorial Park Monday to pay tribute to their fallen comrades. A small, poignant ceremony was held earlier at the west end of the Utica Street Bridge to honor Gold Star Mothers.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego County Veterans Named To Senate ‘Hall Of Fame’
Battle of the Bulge group among largest contingent of single campaign veterans to be granted this recognition. It is also the first multi-member group to receive honor. John Canale, the group’s founder, will represent the group at a ceremony to be held in Albany on June 14, Flag Day.