Senator Helming Recognizes Newest Class of Veterans Hall of Fame Nominees

At an October 30th  ceremony at Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua, Senator Pam Helming recognized 21 Veterans from her district nominated for the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. One nominee will be named next year as the 2025 Inductee to the Hall of Fame.

The nominees are: Eric Lang, Ontario County; Joseph Donald Telaro, Monroe County; Lance Rearick, Ontario County; Alex Pierce, Livingston County; Peter Gilbert, Ontario County; Michael O'Connell, Monroe County; Richard Baskin, Ontario County; Salvatore Marcera, Monroe County; Arthur Paliani, Ontario County; Thomas Parker, Ontario County; Ermil (Bud) Peglow*, Ontario County; Eric Linke, Ontario County; Lewis Robert (Bob) Lash, Ontario County; Robert Haggett, Monroe County; Robert F. Heintzelman, Wayne County; David Brisbane, Ontario County; Morris Lew, Ontario County; Norris (Doc) Conklin*, Ontario County; Paul Buchanan*, Livingston County; Sean Edmunds, Wayne County; John (Jack) Ambrose Jr., Ontario County (*recognized posthumously)

Senator Helming said, “From Korea to Vietnam, and the Global War on Terror, these remarkable veterans served our country with unparalleled honor and dedication. Many of them returned home only to continue their service within their communities—a nurse who, despite battling PTSD, worked with fellow veterans at the local VA hospital; another who became a foster parent; and others who have coached youth sports and served in their local American Legions. On Veterans Day and every day, we owe them a profound debt of gratitude for their enduring commitment to our nation and each of us.”