Michael J.

Bouchard
As a member of the US Army, Michael J. Bouchard served in combat
in Iraq, as well as in Panama. Michael entered the Army at the age
of 18, rising to the rank of Specialist E4 Airborne Combat Signaler.
He was honorably discharged in 1991 following an extended tour
of duty in Iraq. In recognition of his service, he received a number
of accolades, including three Army Commendation Medals, two
Army Achievement Medals, a National Defense Service Medal and
many others. Michael continues to serve his community as a police
ocer.

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Thomas R. Bradway
Thomas R. Bradway began serving his country at the age of 19. A
member of Mike Company 3rd Division 26th Marine Regiment in
Vietnam, he traveled by the side of his company commander and
was on the front lines throughout his full tour of duty. Thomas is a
Bronze Star recipient, receiving the honor for carrying one Marine
after another to medivac helicopters while under enemy re.
After his military service, Thomas went on to serve his community
as a teacher at Oswego County BOCES. Its said that he not only
taught his students their lessons, he also helped them to learn the
importance of loving ones country and instilled in them what it
means to be an American.

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Edward L. Chiasson
Edward L. Chiasson retired from the US Army after serving for
more than two decades, deploying to Desert Storm, Haiti, Bosnia,
Afghanistan and Iraq and Korea. After retiring, he joined the
Deferiet Volunteer Fire Department, where he serves as president.
He also volunteers with the Carthage Volunteer Rescue Squad,
and serves as the organizations emergency medical technician.
His awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air
Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal,
Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korea
Service Medal and many others.

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Joseph H. Connor
A member of the US Navy, Joseph H. Connor served with the Fuel
Marine Division, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.
While serving in Korea, Joseph was involved in a raid and was
seriously wounded. Despite this, he refused medical treatment and
fearlessly moved about in the face of intense enemy re in order to
locate, treat and evacuate casualties. During the action, he was
wounded a second time, again refusing treatment and continuing
to assist his fellow comrades. Withdrawing to safety, he made
sure that each injured person had been treated before permitting
himself to be evacuated. In recognition of his heroic actions, he
received many accolades, including two Purple Hearts.

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Joseph Cosentino
Joseph Cosentino joined the Navy in 1944 and served as a seaman
rst class storeskeeper during WWII and to this day, he remains a
fervent supporter of all veterans. At 83 years old, he is very active in
his community. After 25 years as a state hospital employee, Joseph
became president of the Civil Service Employees Association
Retirees in 1983. He has been involved in countless community
projects, including serving on the Oswegatchie Town Board Zoning
Subcommittee, the Ogdensburg Seaway Festival Committee, and
as the Fort LaPresentation Committee chairman. Joseph was also
appointed to the board for the Massena VA Clinic. He strives to
improve the quality of life for our veterans, advocating for the
establishment of a Veterans Hospital in Ogdensburg to provide
access to more vets.

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Ronald W. Day
Ronald W. Day served with the US Navy and Naval Reserves. During part
of his service, he was assigned to the USS Thomas J. Gary, stationed in
Newport, Rhode Island. During his last year aboard the vessel, it was
stationed in New Zealand and while there, service members provided
support for weathermen in Antarctica. Ronalds last duty station was Fort
Drum, where he served as Ocer in Charge of the Naval Reserve Seabee
Unit and as Construction Mechanic Chief. In recognition of his service, he
received the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and
the Antarctica Service Medal. Throughout his life he has been involved in
a number of community groups, including his the Lisbon American Legion
Post 1342, the Heuvelton AmVets Post 1997, Retired Seabees of America
and others. He also has given back to the youth of our region through his
involvement with the Boy Scouts and as technology education teacher at
Ogdensburg Free Academy, a position he held for nearly three decades.

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Joseph E. Denoncourt
Joseph E. Denoncourt served his country for four years as a
member of the United States Air Force. He served in Korea during
the Korean War, and based at the 38th Parallel, he spent most of
his days repairing trucks. After his one-year tour, he was assigned
to Lockbourne Air Force Base, where he was honorably discharged
at the rank of Airman First Class. In recognition of his service, he
received a number of honors, including the Korean Service Medal,
National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and
the Good Conduct Medal.

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Paul Failing
Paul Failing volunteered for service with the United States Marine
Corps in 1950. He completed boot camp at Parris Island, South
Carolina, and went on to serve in Korea. He was discharged at
the rank of Sergeant in 1953. Throughout his enlisted years, Paul
earned seven ribbons in recognition of his seless service.

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Peter Fazio
Peter Pete Fazio entered service with the US Army in 1943, at
the age of 19. For two years, he served in the jungles of the South
Pacic during WWII. Petes unit was chosen to be in a landing on
the island of Luzon in the Philippines, where he and his fellow
soldiers foot slogged into the city of Manila. He also remembers
a particularly poignantand joyfulmoment, when he was in the
hospital alongside his fellow troops as the Germans surrendered.
After his service, Petes career consisted of time at the New York
Telephone Company, St. Regis Paper Company, his family-owned
grocery store, and WWNY/Channel 7 in Watertown. Pete and
his wife Rosemary are parents to three childrenone of whom
is the Director of the Department of Veterans Aairs in Jeerson
Countyeight grandchildren and ve great-grandchildren.

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Clark B. Francis

Clark B. Francis of Hastings grew up in St. Lawrence County in

North Lawrence and enlisted in the Marine Corps when he was
18. He trained at Parris Island, South Carolina, and then served at
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he worked with Amphibious
Tractors. He was honorably discharged in 1957 as a corporal and
was awarded the sharpshooter award. He has been a member of
the Pennellville United Methodist Church for over 50 years and
a member of the Masonic Lodge for 40 years, where he served
three times as Master. Today, he volunteers at the Phoenix Food Coop and helps at his grandsons business on weekends. He worked
at Sears, Massey-Ferguson and later became a barber, opening his
own business.

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Father Moritz Fuchs

The child of Swiss immigrants, Father Moritz Fuchs grew up in Fulton. He

was drafted into the Army in September 1943 and completed his initial
training at Ft. Benning. From there, he became a replacement for the 1st
Infantry Division, 26th Regiment, 3rd Battalion. After arriving in Europe,
Father Fuchs saw action in one of the bloodiest battles of the war, at
Hurtgen Forest. Fighting against German soldiers, nearly every member
of his squad was injured or killed. Then 19, Father Fuchs kept his head
down and soldiered on through some of the most horric ghting of the
war. Reaching the rank of sta sergeant, he earned many commendations,
including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, and was selected to serve as
bodyguard to Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson, chief prosecutor
of the Nuremberg Trials. Shortly after returning to the States, Father Fuchs
entered seminary and went on to serve in several parishes throughout our
region. Today, he resides in his hometown and continues to volunteer at
local parishes in his retirement, with his infantry insignia always pinned to
his lapel.

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Donald Mark Grant Sr.

Donald Mark Grant Sr. grew up in Maine and enlisted in the US Air
Force after graduating high school. He completed his basic training
at Lackland Air Force Base in 1978, followed by more schooling
across the country before traveling to Ramstein Air Force Base in
Germany. Donald returned to the States three years later when
he was selected for a special duty assignment in the print shop at
the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. In 1994 he traveled to
his new duty station at Kunsan Air Force Base in Korea, where he
was able to visit his brother at Osan Air Force Base. After 20 years
with the Air Force, Donald retired in 1998 and later relocated back
to Oswego. He is a loving husband, father to four daughters, and
grandfather of 13 grandchildren.

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Edward F. Kelley Jr.

Edward F. Kelley Jr. enlisted and served in the United States Marine
Corps from 1969 to 1971, when he was discharged at the rank of
Sergeant E-5. Edward served for roughly a year in Vietnam and
while there, wrote to let his wife know that while attempting a
rescue, their boat overturned, causing four children to lose their
lives. Many years later, his wife learned that Edwardwith no
regard for his own safetyjumped in the water and was able to
save several of the other children. For his service, Edward received
a number of accolades, including the National Defense Service
Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal with
Device and others. Today, he continues to serve his community as
a member of his local VFW who has held a number of leadership
positions within the organization.

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Richard J. Kemmis
Richard J. Kemmis joined the Naval Reserves halfway through his
senior year in high school in 1951. After graduating from Cape
Vincent Central School, he worked at Eastman Kodak in Rochester
until February of 1952 when he volunteered for active naval duty,
joining the crew of the USS T. Parker, DE-369, as a radarman. After
graduating from SUNY Oswego, he became a teacher, guidance
counselor, and school administrator, working in Clayton, Chaumont
and Fulton, retiring in 1995. As a 49-year member of the Fulton
Rotary Club, he has worked on numerous community projects.
He is one of the co-founders of the Fulton Memorial Day Salute,
which is one of New York States largest Memorial Day weekend
parades. He has also served his city on various committees and
planning boards.

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Charles LaRose
Charles LaRose served in the Marine Corps as a private rst class
from 1954-1958. He served in Japan and the South Pacic Ocean
from Okinawa to Iwo Jima, battling through the hardships of both
the jungles and the sea. Charles fought bravely and sustained an
injury in the Philippines. After which, he was honorably discharged
for medical reasons. Through his service, he earned the Good
Conduct Medal, Expert Firing Badge, Overseas Badge, and various
other commendations.

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Theodore LeClair
Theodore LeClair served in the US Air Force from 1955-1958 during
the end of the Korean War. He earned his instructors wings early
in his career, and served as an instructor at Chanute Air Force Base
in Illinois. He was eventually deployed to France, serving as part
of a ying maintenance crew assigned to aircraft used to transport
troops, equipment and cargo throughout Europe and the Middle
East. On one memorable occasion, Theodore and his crew were
ordered to transport the 8th Army Infantry to Beirut, Lebanon,
which involved landing and unloading under rebel gunre. They
successfully completed their mission, but were left with a damaged
aircraft, which they then had to y to another base.

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Lawrence E. Macner
Lawrence E. Macner is a Vietnam era veteran who served 28 years in the
US Air Force and National Guard. His service took him to various locations,
including Saudi Arabia and Turkey. He retired in 2008 at the rank of Master
Sergeant, E-7. In recognition of his service, Lawrence received a number
of accolades, including the Meritorious Service Medal, two Air Force
Commendation Medals, two Joint Meritorious Unit Awards, and many
others. After completing his military service, Lawrence has continued to
give back, serving as a Common Councilor in the City of Fulton, and being
involved in his local VFW, as well as other local community groups. In 2004,
he was recognized with an American Red Cross Real Heroes Award, and
the City of Fultons Life Saving Award, for assisting in the rescue of a
child who nearly drowned after falling through an iced-over pond.

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Frank L. Manchester
Frank graduated from Sandy Creek Central High School in 1970.
A few months later, he was drafted and sent to Fort Dix for basic
training and then stationed at Fort Leonard Wood. Frank served as
a member of the 87th Infantry Division and fought in the Vietnam
War. He was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1973. Like many
Vietnam veterans, Frank did not receive the welcome home and
thank you he deserved until many years later at his nephews
promotion to major pinning ceremony in 2011. Franks post-military
career included more than three decades at the Alcan Aluminum
Plant in Oswego County.
Continuing to serve his community, Frank is president of the Lacona
Volunteer Fire Department, and has also been part of a number of
eorts to enrich the lives of local youths, including Little League
baseball, the Boy Scouts and other programs.

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Nicholas
Wilson Manseld
Nicholas Wilson Manseld served in the US Navy during WWI as a
Machinist Mate 1st Class. He enlisted on December 7, 1917, serving
aboard the USS Northern Pacic on 13 trans-Atlantic trips, carrying
troops and passengers back and forth between Hoboken, New
Jersey, and Brest, France, dodging German U boats and torpedoes.
On January 1, 1919, the USS Northern Pacic went aground on a
sand bar near Fire Island o the port of New York. Waves repeatedly
washed over the ship, tearing a lifeboat from its position high on
its superstructure. He was one of 3,000 crew members, soldiers,
wounded and nurses who were evacuated from the ship. He was
discharged in 1919, and following his service was a member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Battleship Association.

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Earl McIntosh
Earl McIntosh honorably served his country during WWI as a
member of the United States Army. Serving in the European
Theatermainly as a sniperhe was involved in combat and was
gassed. After returning home, he succumbed to the long-term side
eects of the gas. A resident of St. Lawrence County, Earl was a
devoted family man who loved his wife and ve children.

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Herbert McIntosh
Herbert McIntosh was a member of the United States Army during
WWII, serving in the European Theater, with General Patton.
There, he was wounded by a German artillery shell, which partially
crushed his chest. He died years later, and the age of 46 as a result
of the wound. Herbert was a father two three children, and resided
in St. Lawrence County.

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Theodore McIntosh
A member of the United States Army, Theodore McIntosh served
in WWII in the Pacic Theater. During his time of service he was
wounded three times. One of the incidents involved him being
shot by the German Army in France. Years later, he died as a result
of the injury. Theodore was a resident of St. Lawrence County, and
a father to seven sons.

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Morris Parish
Morris Parish joined the US Army in 1966. In 1967, while ghting in
Vietnam, he sustained bullet wounds to the knee and foot, which
resulted in his being sent to a hospital in Japan. Morris earned
numerous awards and medals for his service, including the Purple
Heart, Bronze Star, and Army Commendation Medal. After his active
duty service, Morris continued to serve in the Reserves from 19751979. Shortly thereafter, he began working for the Postal Service
and retired after 34 years, in 2001. An 11th-generation New Yorker,
Morris great-great-great-great grandfather served in the New York
Militia during the Revolutionary War. He and his wife raised ve
children together in Evans Mills, where they have resided for the
last 40 years.

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Harold Hap Petrie

Harold Hap Petrie served as a Marine through both WWII and
the Korean War up to the rank of sergeant. He did everything in life
with pride and dignity. He was a lifetime member of the 70 Plus Ski
Club and participated in ve Disabled American Veterans Winter
Sports Clinics in Colorado. After a tragic accident cutting rewood,
Harold was left paralyzed at age 74. Many would have been defeated
by such a catastrophe, but with the love and support of his family
and wife of nearly 67 years, Harold fought on and continued to live
a happy, productive life for another 16 years. Whether it was for his
family, his military, or his town, Harold was a Semper Fi man in all
aspects of his life.

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Timothy C. Radley
Timothy C. Radley volunteered to serve his country in the face
of danger during the Vietnam War. He was a boots on the
ground infantryman and proud of it. He was known in his unit
for volunteering to carry and use new weaponry. Timothy battled
through many encounters with the enemy, showing true bravery
and valor. While on a patrol mission, he stepped on a concussion
mine, crushing his ankle. He spent only 30 days in a cast and was
sent back in to ght in the jungle. In another instance, Timothys
unit was assisting the Navy when he sprung into action to take
over for a fallen comrade. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his
actions.

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Jack M. Regan
Jack M. Regan of Canton served in the United States Army as a
military policeman during the occupation of Japan, serving from
1946 until 1948. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal
and the Army of Occupation of Japan Medal. Since returning to
Canton, he has served as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Chaplain,
speaking and providing a last measure of respect at over 130
funerals of his fellow veterans. He has been instrumental in
bringing school children and veterans together in question and
answer sessions, Flag Day and Veterans Day Observances. He helps
students and families make care packages for soldiers in Iraq and
Afghanistan. Jack also spearheaded a program to beautify veterans
memorials and his local VFW, which has spread throughout his
community.

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LawrenceTom
Robinson Jr.
Lawrence Tom Robinson Jr. enlisted in the United States Army in 1983.
His rst duty station took him to Fort Hood, Texas, and he was then
assigned overseasin Germanyfor roughly four years. In 1986, he was
selected as the AUSA Soldier of the Year while serving at Miesau, Germany.
Upon returning to the United States, Tom was assigned to Fort Drum, and
during his time of service there, was deployed to Panama twice, as well
as to Somalia. He retired from the Army in 2003, and continued to serve
his community in various roles, holding positions on his local Town Board
and Town Council. In 2010, he was hired to serve as a veterans counselor
for the New York State Division of Veterans Aairs, a role that had him
helping veterans throughout the North Country. Tom received a number
of accolades for his service, including the Meritorious Service Medal,
ARCOM, Army Achievement Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary
Medal.

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Dr. Allen Rosenberg

Dr. Allen Rosenberg joined the National Guard in 1947. While
working as a podiatrist, he tried to obtain a direct commission into
the Medical Corps, but was turned down due to his bad knees.
Despite this setback, Dr. Rosenberg served with the 101st Armored
Cavalry Regiment through 1951 and was awarded the Marksmen
Medal. He is a life member and adjutant of the Jewish War Veterans
of the U.S.A., Onondaga Post 131. In his medical career, Dr.
Rosenberg worked at four dierent hospitals at one time, including
state hospitals, Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center and Wassaic
Developmental Center. In 1992, Dr. Rosenberg retired to Oswego,
where he met and married the love of his life.

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Philip A. Seybert
Philip A. Seybert joined the Army in 1980. He served with the
Combat Heavy Engineers during the 1st Gulf War, and received
multiple awards for his service including the Army Commendation
Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, as well as the Southwest Asia
Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars. After retiring in 2000,
Philip moved to Northern New York and became passionately
involved with the his local American Legion. He was the Jeerson
County American Legion Commander from 2014 to 2015, has served
as Zone 4 Oratorical Chairman for the Department of New York for
several years, serves as a counselor at Boys State, and devotes his
time to the American Legion Riders. Today, Philip resides in Clayton
with his wife and two children.

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Gary Shatraw
Gary Shatraw served his country in the US Navy with honor and
pride for 20 years. During his service, he completed 11 years of
sea duty, with one year being an isolated tour. Gary received many
awards and commendations for his service. Among them being the
Navy Achievement Medal, four Good Conduct Medals, and a Navy
Expedition Medal. He also received a Navy Unit citation, two Battle
Eciency citations, and two Meritorious Unit citations. Gary was
recognized with a Southeast Asia Service Award and a Humanitarian
Service Award for his part in the evacuation of Americans from Iran,
as well as the liberation of Kuwait. He retired as a Chief Petty Ocer
in 1996.

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Duane R. Smith
Duane R. Smith of Fulton served in the US Army 411th Infantry
Regiment and was deployed to Central Europe and the Rhineland
during WWII. He was honorably discharged in 1946, receiving the
European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the WWII
Victory Medal. As a rie platoon member, he was awarded the
Combat Infantry Badge and two Battle Stars for participating in
the campaigns of the Rhineland and Central Europe, where he
scouted enemy positions, fought in hand-to-hand combat, crossed
mineelds and helped to capture and secure advanced enemy
posts.

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Rollin Ives Tremont

Rollin I. Tremont valiantly served with the Armys Golden Acorn
87th Infantry Division during WWII. He led his platoon skillfully and
successfully through encounters with the enemy, earning both the
Bronze and Silver Stars, as well as the Expert Shooter distinction,
Good Conduct Medal, and many other awards. His division was
recognized for the magnicent ghting record they established,
ghting from the Saar Valley, to Bastogne, and through Germany.
Turning 90 this May, Rollin remembers the war clearly and speaks
of his love of country to this day. Despite his many achievements
as a soldier, he remains a humble and kind man, cherished by his
family and friends.

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Herbert L. Waite
Herbert L. Waite of Black River was the oldest of 10 brothers and
eight sisters, the son of Merritt and Helena Waite of Champion. He
served in the US Army in Korea as a eld artillery chief. He was
wounded on June 11, 1953 during a missile attack, but returned
to action after being hospitalized. As a result, the Army awarded
him the Purple Heart. Herb and his wife Helen founded Jeerson
Concrete Corporation, where he was known as a hands-on boss,
working alongside his employees and growing the company into a
multimillion dollar business. The Waite family has a proud history
of serving our nation. His two brothers, Howard and David, also
served in the Vietnam War. His grandfather, was a Civil War Veteran
and his great-grandfather was a Revolutionary War Veteran.

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Thomas Urling Walker

T. Urling Walkerknown as Tomwas recruited out of the draft in
1943, going on to serve in the Army Air Corps. After completing basic
training, he eventually made his way to California where he boarded
the USS Monticello with 600 other soldiers on their way to the Pacic.
A member of the 22nd Bomb Group, 33rd Squadron, Tom made his way
from New Guinea to Tokyo alongside his fellow troops. He was eventually
made crew chief of one of the B-24 liberator bombers and then advanced
to the rank of technical sergeant. After serving his country, Tom went on
to earn a mechanical engineering degree, and landed a position at New
York Air Brake in Watertown. Not only has Tom served his country, he has
also served his community. In addition to being a former mayor of the
City of Watertown, he and his wife Mabel have dedicated themselves to
countless causes that enrich the quality of life of local residents for more
than 60 years.

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Richard D. Wallace
Richard D. Wallace served in the Army and fought in the Vietnam
War. He received the Aircraft Crewman Badge, Army Commendation
Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and numerous other awards. After
his years of military service, Richard returned home and continued
to serve his fellow citizens of Chaumont by demonstrating daily his
love of country and community, his strong faith, and his concern
for the needs of others. Richard is a strong family man, coach, and
Town Justice. Hes well-known for his willingness to lend a hand
wherever it may be needed. He singlehandedly spearheaded the
eort to construct the Veterans Memorial Park on Chaumonts
Main Street, where he and the Chaumont community join together
each Memorial Day to pay tribute to those who served.

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Michael W. Webster
Michael W. Webster joined the Navy in 1960 after graduating from
Hammond Central School. With his high school sweetheart by his
side, Michael traveled across the country, serving at duty stations
from Maine to Hawaii. Navy service runs in Michaels family, as his
uncle Silas Wainwright fought and was killed on Pearl Harbor Day
while serving on the USS Arizona. He completed ve deployments,
including Iwakuni, Japan, and Vietnam. Michael served for 23 years,
retiring as a senior chief petty ocer and going on to complete his
education. He taught at several schools in the area and retired from
Canton Central School as the Industrial Arts teacher. Michael has
always been active in his community, currently serving as commander
at VFW Post 6338, which bears his Uncle Wainwrights name. Married
over 50 years, he is a father of four and grandfather of seven.

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