Photo Front row: Staff Sergeant Victor Tesan and his wife, Celeste of Wappingers Falls. Back row: Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services Director Nelson Eddy Rivera, USN (Ret), Dutchess County Commissioner of Health Dr. Kari Reiber, Sergeant Andrew Castro of LaGrangeville, Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator 3rd Class Petty Officer Demetrius Arroyo of Poughquag, Specialist Four Thomas Miller of Poughkeepsie, Sergeant John Lee of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, and Legislature Majority Leader Angela Flesland.
Dutchess County Hosts 10th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day
Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and Division of Veterans’ Services Director Nelson Eddy Rivera, USN (Ret)held the 10th Annual Dutchess County Veterans Appreciation Day to celebrate all those who have honorably served our country this Saturday. The event was held at the Henry A. Wallace Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park.
The highlight of the event was the Medal Presentation Ceremony that featured an Honor Guard presentation by the Hudson Valley Alumni Guard. Five veterans received awards: a 100-year-old veteran of World War II, two Vietnam War veterans and two Persian Gulf War veterans.
“Our Veterans Appreciation Day event is a chance to gather together as a community and thank the courageous men and women of our Armed Forces, both past and present, who have served our nation and earned our gratitude,” said County Executive Molinaro. “This event celebrates the service and sacrifice of our local veterans and connects them with resources available to them and their families.”
The United State Navy sent flags that flew over the USS Roosevelt, adopted as the official warship of Dutchess County.
Dutchess County Clerk Brad Kendall was also be on hand to issue the “Return the FAVOR (Find and Assist Veteran of Record)” Discount Program Card. The FAVOR card entitles veterans to discounts at more than 130 retailers and service businesses throughout Dutchess County. The cards are available through the county clerks office.
Photo 2: Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro with Staff Sergeant Victor Tesan, one of this year’s award recipients and a 100 year old veteran of WWII.
Photo 3: Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro pins several medals on Specialist Four Thomas Miller of Poughkeepsie at the 10thAnnual Dutchess County Veterans Appreciation Day Medal Awards Ceremony.
