HONORING OUR LOCAL HEROES: RITCHIE RECOGNIZES THIRTY-SIX CNY, NNY VETERANS

Thirty-six individuals from throughout Central and Northern New York were honored Thursday for their contributions to their country and their communities at a special New York State Senate “Veterans Hall of Fame” ceremony hosted by State Senator Patty Ritchie. 

“This year’s Veterans Hall of Fame honorees represent such a diverse range of service—including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, as well as nearly every significant theater from WWII Europe and the Pacific to Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Senator Ritchie.

“And, just as important, they have gone on from their military careers to serve our region, making a difference in so many communities throughout Central and Northern New York.  I’m humbled to be able to recognize them and their remarkable contributions.”

Held at the Edick-Hamlink VFW Post 369 in Mexico, Thursday’s ceremony also featured a special presentation by the 10th Mountain Division Color Guard, as well as remarks by Colonel Donald L. Paquin, Commander, 10th Mountain Division Artillery. In addition, local students also played a role, with the Mexico High School Girls’ Select Choir singing the National Anthem, and scouts from Boy Scout Troop 825 leading attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Veterans honored by Senator Ritchie include:

Jefferson County

Edward L. Chiasson

Paul Failing

Peter Fazio

Morris Parish

Timothy Radley

Philip A. Seybert

Gary Shatraw

Rollin Ives Tremont

Herbert L. Waite

Thomas Urling Walker

Richard D. Wallace

Oswego County

Thomas R. Bradway

Clark B. Francis

Father Moritz Fuchs

Donald Mark Grant Sr.

Edward F. Kelley Jr.

Richard J. Kemmis

Theodore LeClair

Lawrence E. Macner

Frank L. Manchester

Nicholas Wilson Mansfield

Harold “Hap” Petrie

Dr. Allen Rosenberg

Duane R. Smith

St. Lawrence County

Michael J. Bouchard

Joseph H. Connor

Joseph Cosentino

Ronald W. Day

Joseph E. Denoncourt

Charles LaRose

Earl McIntosh

Herbert McIntosh

Theodore McIntosh

Jack M. Regan

Lawrence “Tom” Robinson Jr.

Michael W. Webster

To learn more about this year’s honorees, please click here.

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Pictured in the above photo, from left to right:

Front row: Duane Smith, Senator Ritchie, Jack Regan, Edward Kelley, Rollin Tremont, Thomas Urling Walker, Ruby Petrie (on behalf of Harold Petrie), Dr. Allen Rosenberg and Theodore LeClair.

Middle row:  Timothy Radley, Richard Wallace, Donald Mark Grant Sr., Joseph Cosentino, Lawrence “Tom” Robinson, Jr., Lawrence Macner, Thomas Bradway and Morris Parish.

Back row: Philip Seybert, Ronald W. Day, Judith LaMay (accepting on behalf of Nicholas Wilson Mansfield),  Frank Manchester, Herbert Waite, Clark Francis, Michael Bouchard, Michael Webster and Gary Shatraw.