Salute To Veterans (2022)

Museums offer personal connection to veterans
By BRIAN QUINN were donated to the museum be-

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B
ATAVIA — Visiting the Hol- said a Purple Heart was donated
land Land Office Museum’s about four years ago and another
Military Wing means a one was donated earlier this year.
chance to see the Purple Hearts Seeing these artifacts provides
Genesee County veterans earned a more personal experience than
and uniforms they wore — or at you would get from reading about
least uniforms that are similar, a war in a book, he said.
There is the Purple Heart Ma- “I would say in general, that’s
rine Pvt. Gerald Tiede, a Batavia the beauty of having these real arti-
resident who lost his life March 6, facts. It’s an actual piece of history,
1945, in Iwo Jima, received. so it creates a stronger connection
On display nearby is the Purple than just reading about it,” Duffy
Heart given in honor of Walter said. “Especially when you can
Bond Jr., who was born in Oakfield attach a name to it. That makes it
in 1917 and graduated from the more powerful.
University of Rochester. Army Pvt. Asked what he would do if
1st Class Bond was killed in ac- MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS someone came in looking for
tion June 4, 1944, in an invasion of Purple Hearts and a Silver Star are seen on display at the Holland Land something the Military Wing
Rome, Italy. Office Museum, 131 West Main St., Batavia. didn’t have, Duffy said, “I usually
The Army uniform of 1st Lt. ... refer them to the county histo-
Donald Judd of Alexander may part, and the more important part, “It’s more so just regular visi-
rian’s office. I guess it depends on
be found there. The Purple Heart is that it makes a personal connec- tors or they have a connection to
what they’re looking for.”
recipient, 24, was killed in action in tion. It hits home a little harder. the individual, but their stuff was
The Museum’s collection also
Vietnam on June 22, 1967, 18 days Being able to have a local perspec- here,” he said. “We have had fam- includes memorabilia from noted
after arriving at the war zone. tive on that makes a big difference ily members come in specifically from local historical figures who
MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS “It’s just bringing awareness of It’s more of a micro view than a to see those items. More often, it’s served Union troops in the Civil
A U.S. Army Officer Uniform, circa 1918, is on local people who served,” Museum macro.” the realization once they get here” War.
display in the Military Wing of the Holland Land Executive Director Ryan Duffy said Who normally comes to see the that their relative’s items are there.
Office Museum in Batavia. of the items on display. “The other exhibits in the Miliary Wing? Most of the items on display See MUSEUMS T5
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T2 Friday, November 11, 2022 SALUTE TO VETERANS 2022
Career ends with a

feeling of freedom,
and accomplishment
By SCOTT DESMIT
[email protected]
BARRE – Stephen Coville
has worked for 30 years at the
U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs in Batavia as a federal
police officer, currently serv-
ing as captain.
He and his wife Trisha have
raised three children and now
have three grandchildren.
A busy job and a busy family
life.
Yet, somehow, Coville in
that time has been to the
country of Georgia, Bosnia, Capt. Stephen Coville
Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait and
Africa, often for months at a
time.
Funny thing is, Coville,
who enlisted in the Army two
‘ I actually like talking
to people because I
learned how to learn
months after graduating from
Albion High School, left active new things from
duty in 1990.
Ahh. The life of an Army Re-
servist.
For Coville, that life took
him to far away places, where
them.
’
STEPHEN COVILLE
Reflecting on more than
BEN BEAGLE/LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS
30 years of service
he met people living lives New York National Guard soldiers get a history lesson following a deployment ceremony at the National Warplane Museum in
quite different than what we Geneseo. The soldiers learn about the role of the DUKW amphibious vehicle, colloquially known as a “duck.”
are accustomed to.
Coville grew up in the vil-
lage of Albion. He signed with
the Army his junior year in
high school, giving him an
trying to teach us and tell us
what we need to do?’
“Holy cow. That was an ed-
Blood and iron, soldiers and family
ucation right there.”
extra year of pay and credit For the most part, Coville SHARED BONDS: Deployment ceremony prepares families for long months apart
towards his rank. He planned said, his units were treated
on staying in the Army for two well by civilians, though it was By BEN BEAGLE — Horn of Africa.
years. sometimes clear the U.S. mili- [email protected] Camp Lemmonnier plays a
He began his military career tary was often not welcome. GENESEO – Laughter car- key role in supporting counter-
as an infantryman and was de- He was in Bosnia for a year. ried across the grounds of the terrorism efforts in neighboring
ployed to Panama. Coville was later asked to National Warplane Museum as Somalia.
“I called my mom and said become a team leader, which soldiers tossed a football and Task Force Wolf Hound is
‘Where’s Panama?’ She got out he accepted and went to Af- younger siblings ran patterns built around the 1st Battalion,
a map.” ghanistan in 2002, another hot against soldiers who stood 69th Infantry, and takes its
He served two years in Pan- spot. twice as tall. name from the Irish dog that is
ama, also traveling to Hondu- “Over there it was a little The smell of sizzling, sea- the official mascot of the unit.
ras and Bolivia during the drug thicker,” he said. “They didn’t soned steaks and smoke from The task force also includes sol-
wars. the round, bulbous grills wafted diers from the 2nd Squadron,
know us. My team, we were
He re-enlisted and signed through the parking lot in the 101st Cavalry, which is head-
there for a long time.”
on for supply duty, staying in front of the hangar. Inside a few quartered in Niagara Falls, and
A time that included con- soldiers sat quietly with family Charlie Company, 2nd Battal-
Panama another year before stant attacks and constantly
returning to America for sup- members, while in a shady spot BEN BEAGLE/LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS ion, 108th Infantry from Utica.
being on edge. next the hangar dozens more Alpha Company, which
ply school. “We worked with the district
Specialist Cory Ouimet, center, greets family members
“I re-enlisted for three years checked cell phones or stepped following a Sept. 10 deployment ceremony at the National trains at the Geneseo Armory,
chief, which is like the mayor, away to make a call. and 107 Military Police Com-
and went to Fort Hood and Warplane Museum in Geneseo.
trying to show them that we The Sept. 10 deployment cer- pany Soldiers were notified for
realized, one, the job wasn’t are there to help. We’re look-
as good as I thought and two, emony had just ended for mem- because I’m not going to see my deployment later when addi-
ing at rebuilding schools, put- bers of Alpha Company of the family for at least 10 months, tional requirements for forces
the camaraderie, the brother-
ting wells in for kids, getting 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry of until next summer, really.” were identified and did in four
hood, wasn’t there like it was
school supplies, everything the New York National Guard For Specialist First Class months what some units have
in the infantry. The infantry,
we can to win the hearts and and the 107th Military Police Mario Pontarelli the National had a year to prepare, said Man-
you never had to worry about Guard is his career. He was leav-
minds and everyone knows Company from New York City. ley.
anything. Your back was cov- ing on his second deployment
that if I want to win heart and While the soldiers were the fo- “I’m very proud of the sol-
ered. So I decided to get out.” with Alpha Company. His first diers,” said Manley, who is on
mind, I’m going for the kids. cus of the ceremony, the hours
Coville thought he would following the ceremony would came 14 years ago, to Kuwait. his first deployment.
So that you and your friends
take a job at the prison in Al- be some of the most significant “It’s nice to get the family to- The unit trained for eight
like the Americans and liked
bion. He went to college and for families who will not see the gether and send the soldiers off or nine days at a time before
us and help us.”
before he could get a job, the soldiers for 10 months. in a good way,” Pontarelli said. getting a few days off. It was
Did he feel liked?
state put a freeze on hiring. “Today is about the soldiers, “This is a way for us to send the a schedule they kept for four
“I went to school and stayed “Half the time,” he said. BEN BEAGLE/THE LCN
In 2003 Coville went to help about their loved ones and fam- Sgt. Olivia Mannetti salutes family off as well. We’ll spend months.
in the guard and did the guard ily saying goodbye,”said Capt. a few hours together, and it To keep the soldiers on task,
for three months and I was the country of Georgia recover during a Sept. 10 deployment
from earthquakes. He worked Cameron Manley, the com- ceremony for Alpha Company, builds a bridge between the Manley said he had them focus
bored to death,” he said. pany’s commander. “The main work and family.” on “25-meter targets.” A se-
with FEMA teaching classes 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry
The commander told him reason soldiers have success From Geneseo, the soldiers ries of goals achieved in small
and educating politicians in of the New York National
he could tell he was bored and overseas in a deployment is the were headed to Fort Bliss, increments. Once a goal was
emergency response. Guard.
asked him if he wanted to be support back home. This the Texas, for an additional month reached, they turned their at-
a drill sergeant. He worked in His travels also took him to of training, including mission- tention to the next 25-meter
first day of that.” one final moment and hearing
the Reserve unit in Batavia for Africa, Kuwait and Iraq, at the Manley said no individual or specific training, and then to target.
leadership from throughout
eight years. height of tensions with the soldier gets through a deploy- the state talk in front of us helps the Horn of Africa as part of the The unit’s motto is “Blood
Coville’s career took anoth- U.S. ment on their own. The soldiers that moment come together. largest mobilization of New and iron,” a phrase frequently
er path. One of his sergeants, Coville eventually was pro- will be able to lean on “battle They are able to hear what is ex- York National Guard forces in repeated by speakers during
now in Civil Affairs in Tonawa- moted to commander ser- buddies” and other unit lead- pected of us, what the mission is more than a decade. the deployment ceremony. The
nda, geant major, leading the 353rd ers, but they also need the sup- a little bit and then say our final “This is the reason why we motto represents the sacrifice
“He asked if I wanted to Civil Affairs Command, where port from home.” good byes,” said Second Lt. Kyle train year after year,” said Man- – the blood and sweat – of the
change jobs. He said ‘civil af- he retired. And the family at home Watson, who was leaving on his ley, the company commander. soldiers as they prepared for
fairs.’ I’m like, what the heck His retirement from the needs the support of their sol- first deployment. “To be ready for this call.” their mission, and demands
is civil affairs? He said ‘We’re military left him with many dier and other family members, Watson, a mechanical en- In Africa, the soldiers will that they be as strong as iron
kind of like the middle man feelings, including freedom Manley said. gineer in civilian life for a com- join more than 1,000 other New and resilient for the upcoming
between the civilians and the from the military, which was a Soldiers and families were pany that works in the space York Army National Guard sol- challenge.
military. shock to his system. encouraged by leadership to and defense industry, said he diers assigned to Task Force “Family is the backbone of
Coville enjoyed Civil Affairs “I found out that freedom, take advantage of modern was excited “to finally make it Wolf Hound, which mobilized our careers,” Pontarelli said.
so much he stayed on until he when you are out of the re- communications to keep in to this day” after a summer of in June. “When we leave, the kids will
retired in 2021. serves, it’s really freedom,” contact with family, while also high-tempo training and time The Geneseo unit’s primary still need to eat. There are still
His first assignment was he said. “I didn’t know what acknowledging that the time away from family. mission is security, though they kids that need to get changed,
it was like to have a weekend difference – Djibouti is 8 hours “I’ve just been ready for may be called on for other mis- bills to pay, so they’re still taking
Bosnia in 1999.
free. I didn’t know what it was ahead – and periods where this to be my full-time job and sions. care of the home front. I tell my
“We went in to help start to
like to have time.” soldiers are on missions and my full-time commitment, so The soldiers will be based at wife all the time, ‘You are sacri-
rebuild after the war,” he said. unable to communicate with I’m excited to get to this day,” Camp Lemmonnier, a former ficing more than me.’ When I go
“It was still a hot zone. We go He slowly started finding his
niche, fishing more, spending home can be difficult. said Watson, who has been in French Foreign Legion post there I’m doing my job and time
in and do city assessments, to “This ceremony really helps the National Guard for a year. that is now a U.S. base home to flies by. But, she’s back here and
see how water is, infrastruc- time with his grandchildren
myself and my family have that “It’s also bittersweet and sad the Combined Joint Task Force dealing with it all.”
ture. Our job is to win the and planning activities with-
hearts and minds. out the fear of sudden deploy-
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People gather on Veterans Day 2021 at the grave marker for World War I veteran Earl Price during a flag pole dedication at the Myrtle
Street Cemetery in Le Roy. Price was a member of the famed 369th New York Infantry known as the “Harlem Hellfighters.”
Le Roy ceremonies include flagpole dedication

By BRIAN QUINN among Le Roy Historical Soci- refreshments. Diskin said the Center
[email protected] ety Director Lynne Belluscio, Legion Auxiliary will serve a n 10:15 a.m. New York State
LE ROY — Botts-Fiorito the Historical Society and the meal, open to the public, for a Veterans Home
American Legion Post 576 will American Legion. small cost per person. n 11 a.m. Upton Monument
observe the annual Veterans “We’ve reached out to all the The lunch is something the n 11:30 a.m. United Memo-
Day program as per custom at abandoned cemeteries in the Auxiliary wanted to offer, Dis- rial Medical Center Monument
11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Trigon Me- town and we’re placing new kin said. at Jerome Center
morial Park, then continue a flagpoles,” Diskin said. “It’s a “We have a very active and Genesee Community Col-
tradition it began last year by new flagpole and we’ll be dedi- supportive Auxiliary,” he said. lege will have a service from
dedicating a flagpole at a local cating it to the veterans that are Several commemorations 1-2 p.m. that day in the GCC
cemetery. buried at the cemetery ... just so are planned in Genesee County. Forum.
Post 576 personnel will as- it’s acknowledged by the com- Organizations such as the
semble at 10:45 a.m. at the Park munity and the post.” Vietnam Veterans of America
Monument, with the program “It’s just one more tribute to Chapter 193, Veterans of For-
beginning exactly 15 minutes the cemeteries and the veterans eign Wars of Genesee County
later, said Post Adjutant Gerald there,” he said. and Genesee County American
Diskin. St. Mark’s Church is at Legion posts. are organizing
Highlights of the program Church Street and Route 5, with the gatherings. The schedule
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The Wyoming County JVC Honor Guard is called upon to provide honors to honorably discharged veterans throughout Wyoming County and neighboring counties.
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Wyoming County JVC Honor Guard stands tall to remember the fallen
By KORI SCIANDRA honors for 162 veterans since Dec. “Others in the group have been monument followed by a service at n Noon to 5 p.m. Perry Veterans
[email protected] 18, 2020. doing it for many more years,” said the Wyoming County Veterans Club, Club will be serving free pork dinner
The Wyoming County Joint Vet- There are 32 members of the Ryan. 245 West Buffalo St., Warsaw. for veterans (non-veterans donation
erans Council Honor Guard is com- honor guard on the National Cem- The JVC of Wyoming County Hon- At 2 p.m. Saturday, there will be a entry)
prised of members from area Ameri- etery roster, of which 20 are active or Guard was scheduled to perform flag changing ceremony at Liberty n 11 a.m. Arcade Legion/VFW Post
can Legions, Sons of the American members. The four different honor a veteran service (rifles and taps) at Way Park in Warsaw, Route 20A. Ceremony followed by luncheon
Legion and VFW Posts. The honor guards are each responsible for five local senior citizen and nursing Additional Veteran Day events n 11 a.m. Attica Post ceremony fol-
guard performs military honors, providing services one day per week homes in Warsaw on Nov. 10. Loca- lowed by luncheon
including rifle volley and taps at at the National Cemetery and they tions include: NOV. 10 n 11 a.m. Strykersville Post cer-
services for honorably discharged rotate coverage of Fridays. All honor n 9 a.m. Cloisters Assisted Living,
n 8:30 a.m. Attica Elementary emony followed by luncheon
veterans. guard members are volunteers. 171 North Maple St., Warsaw . School program n 11 a.m. Warsaw monument
The honor guard performs these “This translates into thousands n 9:30 a.m. Crestview Terrace
n 8:30 a.m. Warsaw Elementary n Noon Wyoming County Veter-
services within Wyoming County of miles driven and hours donated Independent Living, 32 Salina St., School program in gym ans Club followed by luncheon
and surrounding counties whenever by a great group of people who feel Warsaw . n Letchworth School ceremony in n 6 p.m. Bliss Post ceremony fol-
it’s called upon. it’s their honor to do so,” said John n 10:45 a.m. Eastside Living and
auditorium lowed by free dinner for veterans
The Wyoming County Honor Ryan of the JVC of Wyoming County Rehab Center, 62 Prospect St., War- n Beer Justice Brewing Co., in
Guard additionally shares responsi- Honor Guard. saw. only
Arcade, is inviting all “Jar Heads” - Additionally, several Legion Posts
bilities with honor guards from Gen- Ryan is a United States Army vet- n 10:45 a.m. Wyoming County
Marines – to enjoy half -off pints on will be hosting dinners for members
esee, Orleans and Erie Counties as eran who served from 1982 to 1985. Community Hospital Skilled Nursing Nov. 10.
each honor guard performs military He’s been involved in the honor Home, 400 North Main St., Warsaw. only. Contact your nearest Legion for
honors for services at the Western guard since 2015. n 11:45 a.m. Connect 55 Active NOV. 11 more details.
New York National Cemetery in Ryan is a trustee of the Western Senior Living Community, 5378 Con- n 9 a.m. Genesee County Park at For more information about the
Corfu, which is a service that began New York National Cemetery able Way , Warsaw. the Vietnam Memorial Wyoming County Joint Veterans
in 2020. As of October, Wyoming Honor Guard representing Wyoming On Veteran’s Day at 11 a.m. the n 10 a.m. Perry Hope Cemetery Council Honor Guard , contact John
County has performed military County. honor guard will have a service at the and other cemeteries to follow Ryan at (585)322-0007.
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From Staff Reports important they are to Livings- Veteran Services, Livingston and their families.
GENESEO – The Livingston ton County.” County is continually advo- “We are proud of our vet- Serving those who served
County Board of Supervisors Livingston County joins cating for veteran benefits erans and want them to know
said it is demonstrating its Genesee County among the while promoting the many ac- how valuable they are to Liv- How to contact veterans Veterans-Services. Email:
commitment to supporting four GLOW region counties in complishments of those who ingston County,” said David services agencies in the four- [email protected].
veterans by helping to reduce waiving Civil Service exam fees served. LeFeber, chairman of the county GLOW region: n Orleans County: 13996
barriers to employment af- for veterans. The county recently formed Livingston County Board of n Genesee County: Genesee Route 31 West, Albion. Phone:
ter approving a resolution to Genesee County Manager a partnership with Veterans Supervisors and the Town of County Building No. 2, 3837 (585) 589-3219. Fax: (585)
waive any fees associated with Matt Landers said Genesee One-Stop of Western New Avon supervisor. “Their con- West Main Street Rd., Batavia.
Civil Service examinations York to provide programming tributions to our nation are 589-2833. Website: https://
County does not charge any- Phone: (585) 815-7905. Fax:
within the county. one a fee to take the Civil Ser- and gatherings designed spe- countless and we take great orleanscountyny.com/depart-
The initiative, put forth by (585) 345-3085. Website:
vice exam. The fee was waived cifically for veterans. pride in being able to support ments/veterans.php. Email:
the Livingston County Human Livingston County was them through initiatives like https://www.co.genesee.
years ago for anyone, regard- nancy.traxler@orleanscountyny.
Resources Department and less of whether they’re a vet- also designated as a Purple this and others.” ny.us/departments/veterans/
gov.
supported by the Livingston eran. Heart County and founded To learn more about the Of- index.php. Email: veterans@
County Office of Veteran Ser- n Wyoming County: 36 Cen-
In Wyoming County, Civil Operation Green Light, which fice of Veteran Services, along co.genesee.ny.us
vices, is intended to encourage Service fees are not waived, recently became a national with the different programs it n Livingston County: 7 ter St. Suite B, Warsaw. Phone:
those who served in the United but an honorably discharged program designed to spread supports, visit the Livingston Murray Hill, Mount Morris. (585) 786-8860. Fax: 585-786-
States armed forces to consid- veteran receives five points for awareness and gratitude for County website at https:// 6060. Website: https://www.
Phone: (585) 243-7960 or
er civil service positions and to a test and 10 points if they have veterans by lighting up build- www.livingstoncounty.
(585) 335-1749. Fax: (585) wyomingco.net/224/Veterans-
apply knowing that they have a disability rating of at least 10 ings and homes with green us/275/Veterans-Services or
no fees for an exam, the county 243-7961. Website: https:// Services. Email: Asolina@
percent, according to Wyo- light. call (585) 243-7960.
said in a news release. ming County Veteran Services. In 2019, Livingston County For a full listing of civil ser- www.livingstoncounty.us/275/ wyomingco.net.
“This is just another way to Upon registering for the ex- also dedicated a newly-con- vice exams, visit the Livingston
thank our veterans and further am, the veteran should let the structed monument to veter- County Human Resources
demonstrate that Livingston registrar know about their vet- ans featuring a field of metal website at https://tinyurl.
County is veteran friendly,” eran status and at some point, poppies created by veterans com/2mjeeun5.
said David L. Terry, who is the
before the test provide proof of
director of the county’s Office
service and/or disability.
of Veteran Services. “Our vet- “God Bless the men and women that preserve our freedom.”
Orleans County does not
eran population is an asset to
waive Civil Service fees for vet-
our community. Our former
erans.
service members have unique
qualities such as various skill
sets, training and experience
Celebrating veterans
they bring to the work envi- Livingston County has a
ronment from their military long history of supporting its Vern C. Falcone Jenna M. Falcone Brooks
service that are different from veteran population through Director/Owner Funeral Director
all others. Veterans are im- innovative programming and 8700 Lake Rd. (585) 768-2400
portant to the work place and support services, officials said. LeRoy, NY 14482 www.falconefuneralhome.com
we want them to know how Through its Office of
The man behind the name of the Cannon Covered Bridge

By KORI SCIANDRA
[email protected]
COWLESVILLE – A new
bridge constructed in 2021
and dedicated earlier this year
is named for a former resident
who fought and died in World
War II.
The all-wood constructed
Cannon Covered Bridge, 624
Schoellkopf Rd., is built in the
same style as other bridges in
Cowlesville in the 1800s.
The bridge is dedicated
in memory of U.S. Army Sgt.
Charles R. Cannon, killed in PHOTO COURTESY OF THE
1945 during World War II. JAVA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Cannon grew up on the U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Charles R.
banks of Cayuga Creek and Cannon.
went on to serve in the 35th
Engineering Battalion, Co. C, The regiment worked to re-
and later constructed roads pairs bridges and roads across
and bridges in the Pacific Northern California that were
Northwest and in Europe. washed away from significant
Who was Charles R. Can- rainfall until spring 1942.
non? The 35th Engineers went
In 1937, Cannon graduated on to complete the task of
from Attica High School where “pushing through” the Alcan
he was bussed to for four years Highway in Dawson Creek,
from his home in Cowlesville. British Columbia, Cannon’s
As a top swimmer in the Company arrived to assist
area Cannon was known to March 16, 1942.
enjoy swimming and fish- The Alcan Highway, also
ing in Cayuga Creek near known as The Alaska High-
Schoellkopf Road where way, connects the contiguous
bridge was built. United States to Alaska across
Cannon was active in track Canada. It begins at the junc- PHOTO COURTESY OF THE JAVA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
during high school and was tion with several Canadian The United States Army Draft Card issued to Staff Sgt. Charles R. Cannon during World War II is seen on a computer screen.
expected by peers to become a highways in Dawson Creek,
“track star.” British Columbia, and runs prior to his death – March to duty demonstrated by Ser- status was later changed to boats got 30 yards off their
Then, World War II inter- to Delta Junction, Alaska, via 25, 1945 – Staff Sgt. Cannon geant Cannon symbolize the killed in action decades later shore before opening up. How
vened. Whitehorse, Yukon and his men survived the highest traditions of the Armed in the early 1990s. His remains any got across is a miracle.
Cannon was drafted into The highway was built be- infamous Ludendorff Bridge Forces and reflect great credit still have not been located. Charlie, Choppo, Kilgore and
the United States Army on cause the prevailing thought collapse, earning a Silver Star upon himself.” Cannon was with two sol- Delgado missing. Pretty sure
June 4, 1941, and became part was that impoverished, unde- for his actions that day. According to information diers for most of his four years Choppo dead. River was 900 to
of the 35th Engineer Combat veloped Alaska was an ideal The following was printing found in the book, “WWII of service – Sgt. Claude Bliele 1000 yds wide. Boys aren’t back
Battalion, Company C. At that landing spot for the Japanese in the Batavia Daily News Oct. Gold Star Veterans of Wyo- of Gasport and Sgt. Willard this eve yet. Had awful time all
time, according to Cannon’s to invade. The highway was 23, 1945: ming County, New York,” by Hyde of Moira.
built to have the ability to day. Lucky so few killed...”
cousin, Malcolm Willard, “Accompanying the Silver James Gillen and information According to Bliele and
when the unit was formed it funnel men and arms to fight Star, which was awarded for provided by Bennington His- Hyde, there were three engi-
was a structured regiment off a possible Japanese attack; gallantry during the ‘Battle of torian Ellen Grant, Cannon’s neers and nine infantry men Cannon is memorialized
with three companies – A, B this highway was the most ex- the Bulge,’ was the following actions that day “saved the in the boat that Cannon per- at Luxembourg American
and C. Tall men formed Com- pensive project during the war citation: While setting up road whole battalion.” ished aboard. Cemetery and Memorial in
pany A, medium-sized men and remains vital to that state. blocks and digging in his posi- A notice of acknowledg- The following is an excerpt Hamm, Luxembourg City,
formed Company B, and the By May 1942, the Regiment tion, Sergeant Cannon heard ment was given to Edith and from the diary of Ed Bonde Luxembourg.
shorter men formed Company had completed 20 miles of approaching enemy tanks. Ellen Grant of the Bennington found in a biography written Cannon is remembered
C. road with another 15 miles Upon arriving at a point where Historical Society for informa- by Cannon’s cousin Willard with a headstone in Cowles-
Cannon went on to become underway. By the summer of he could see the advancing tion provided for “WWII Gold decades ago. It was published ville Cemetery.
a combat engineer serving in 1942 to 1943 the Regiment be- armor, his first bazooka team Star Veterans of Wyoming in the Historical Wyoming Ellen Grant is credited with
Europe during World War II. gan driving trucks in addition fired a shot which stopped the County, New York.” magazine in 1995: the idea of dedicating and
After the bombing of Pearl to completing roadwork. leading tank. The two tanks While crossing the Rhine March 25, 1945 – “From the naming the Cannon Covered
Harbor in Hawaii, Cannon’s After a brief tour home, following immediately took River, European Theater, sound of firing at 12:15 felt the Bridge in Cowlesville after
regiment was ordered to load Cannon went oversees in 1944 up a position and fired, scor- Germany, March 25, 1945, boys were really in trouble. Charles Cannon.
up its gear including bulldoz- and saw action in France, ing a direct hit on the second on a small boat, Cannon Awful heavy burp gun fire, ev- –––
ers, road graders and other Belgium and Germany. This tank and rendering it useless and his men were spotted by erything else for half an hour. Historical information about
heavy equipment onto rail- included the Invasion of Brest. throughout the remainder of Germans. Ten of the 11 men Few minutes later heavy fire Cannon’s life was provided by the
road flatcars and head to Fort According to information the engagement. on board were killed, includ- again. Lots of 20mm fire all Bennington Historical Society, the
Ord, Calif. provided by Wyoming County The tenacity of purpose, ing Cannon. He was listed night, also mortars. Germans Java Historical Society, and Wyo-
This was in 1941. Veteran Services, six days courage and zealous attention as missing in action until his were sitting there waiting till ming County Veteran Affairs.
Museums
From T1
They include:
n Emory Upton, the famed
military strategist, who is
perhaps the most well-known
military figures from Batavia.
Upton was well known for
writing books on military tac-
tics that remained in use until
after World War I. Upton was
a graduate from West Point,
and discharged the first piece
of artillery at Bull Run, Va. At
age of 24 he was promoted to
Brigadier General and later
became Major General. He
also wrote the book “Tactics
of the U.S. Army.” He is buried
in a military cemetery in Au-
MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
burn,.
The Silver Star awarded to Walter Eugene Bond Jr. is seen on display at the Holland Land Office
The monument at the bend
Museum in Batavia along with a biographical sketch of Walter and his service.
of Main and Ellicott streets is
known as the Upton Monu- “I stepped forward and said Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo. look at World War II from the
ment (though formally it is the I would be the first and my The Holland Land Office homefront perspective. Many
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monu- name was placed at the head Museum, 131 West Main St., uniforms are also on display.
ment). Upton fought in such of the list,” Rand said, accord- Batavia, is open 10 a.m. to 4 The museum is on its win-
major Civil War battles as the ing to county History Depart- p.m. Tuesdays through Satur- ter schedule, and is open 10 MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
First Bull Run, Cold Harbor ment documents. days. For information, go to a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays Donald Judd dress blue uniform as a West Point Cadet is among
and Antietam. Rand became the first to www.hollandlandoffice.com and Saturdays through April the collection of military uniforms on display in the Military Wing
The museum has many key volunteer in all of New York or call (585) 343-4727. 30. The last guided tours begin of the Holland Land Office Museum in Batavia.
artifacts from Upton’s life, state and his first action came at 2 p.m. The museum will
including his West Point union July 18, 1861. Warplane Museum also be open for special hours on
form and his saddle. n Ely Samuel Parker, a Sen- shares story of homefront Veterans Day when it hosts
n A marker for Capt.
Charles F. Rand is on the
grounds west of the Holland
eca, was born in Pembroke
near Indian Falls. He tried
to enlist in the war but was
In Livingston County, the
National Warplane Museum,
an open house in honor of all
military veterans.
From May 1 through Sep-
Bogan & Tuttle
Funeral Home
Land Office Museum. Inside, rejected because he was not 3489, Big Tree Lane, Geneseo, tember, the museum is open
his Congressional Medal of considered a citizen. He was houses vintage aircraft, armor daily.
Honor is on display. Rand, well educated and became and other pieces from around For more information, go
was a 22-year-old from friends with Ulysses S. Grant the world. The historical to nationalwarplanemuseum. On this Veterans Day, let us remember the
Batavia and along with a small when they worked together on aviation museum also moved org or call (585) 243-2100.
a C-130 that saw service in service of our veterans, and let us renew our
group of other men gathered a government project. Parker Those interested in more
at the Eagle Hotel in Batavia was finally commissioned as Vietnam from the Smithson- local history stories related to national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations
on April 15, 1861. Word had a captain and served with the ian Institution to the museum military service and encour- to our veterans and their families who have
just reached Batavia of the Seventh Division XVII Corps. where it is being developed age to contact their county, sacrificed so much so that we can live free.
bombardment of Fort Sumter. He was Grant’s military sec- into an exhibition. town or village historians. – Dan Lipinski
Major Henry Glowacki met retary and was present at the But the museum is more Libraries with local history
the group and asked a simple surrender at Appomattox. The than just a place to showcase collections may also have ad- Medina Lyndonville
question: Who would be the documents from Appomat- warbirds. The museum also ditional resources of interest 226 Pearl St. 112 N Main St.
first to volunteer for the Union tox were in his handwriting. has exhibitions that highlight to those researching local Tel: (585) 798-0896 Tel: (585) 765-2230
Army? Parker is buried in Forest the Tuskegee Airman and military service or history.
Elwyn M. Barrett Kenneth E. Stroh Art Scheuneman Brendan R. McNall David Privatera Garrett Totten
Sergeant T-5 E-4 Tech Sergeant 2nd Lieutenant Lance Corporal
Army Army Navy Air Force Marines Marines
1935-1937 • 1944-1946 1945-1946 1969 - 1975 2011 - Present 2021 - Present 2021 - Present
Hometown - Attica, NY Hometown - Alexander, NY Hometown - Arcade, NY Hometown - Varysburg, NY Hometown - LeRoy, NY Hometown - Corfu, NY
James A. McNall, Jr. James McNall John Bonarigo Joseph Palumbo Kenneth Walker Sean M. McNall
Tech Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant
Air Force Air Force Army Air Force Army Marines
2009 - 2022 1967 - 1974 1942 - 1946 2002 - Present 1940 - 1945 2008 - 2017
Hometown - Varysburg, NY Hometown - Varysburg, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Darien Center, NY Hometown - Perry, NY Hometown - Varysburg, NY
Steven Swain Edward Longhany Joseph Vanelli Joseph Vanelli

SPC E4
Charles Longhany MM3 PFC L/C Corporal Leonard Vanelli
Navy Army
Army Navy Army Marines
1944 - 1946 WWII
1990 - 1992 1944 - 1946 WWII Desert Storm 1990
Hometown - LeRoy, NY Hometown - LeRoy, NY
Hometown - Canaseraga, NY Hometown - LeRoy, NY Hometown - LeRoy, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY
Murl Mancuso Richard Smith Walter D. Buck Angelo A. Fasano

st Walter M. Buck Andrew Hastee
Seaman 1 Class PFC COC. - 1 Inf. WWI Radioman Corporal
Navy Petty Officer
Navy 196 Lt Int BD Navy Marines
1970-1974 Navy
1944 - 1946 Vietnam 1966 1946-1949 1944 - 1946
Hometown - Batavia, NY 1962 - 1968
Hometown - LeRoy, NY Hometown - Spencerport, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY
Genaro A. Fasano James G. Fasano Patrick A. Fasano Mason Meyers

PFC SPC/4 Staff Sergeant Eugene Richley Private First Class Ronald Richley
Army Army Army Navy Army National Guard Navy
WWI 1956 - 1958 1978 - 1998 2022 - Present 1981 - 2001
1943 - 1946
Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Springville, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY
Hometown - Batavia, NY
Angelo A. DiLaura Joe DiLaura Jr. Richard Farnsworth Joe DiLaura Sr. Fred V. Pulvino E. Phillip Zerillo
Private First Class Petty Officer 3rd Class Sergeant Petty Officer 1st Class Seaman 2 1st Sgt. - NY National Guard
Army Navy Navy Navy 1994 - 2015
Air Force Sergeant - Marines
1950 - 1952 1965 - 1969 1967 - 1971 1940 - 1959 1945 - 1946 1984 - 1991
Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - LeRoy, NY
Robert D. Cesarano Cody Cesarano Gerald “Bud” Hoffmeister David J. Cutitta Richard T. Minuto Joe Ficarella
Corporal Private 1st Class Sergeant 2nd Class Petty Officer Seaman 1st Class/Staff Sgt. Lance Corp
Marines Army Army Navy Navy/Army National Guard Marine Corps
1983 - 1987 2018 - Present 1966 - 1968 1960 - 1964 1962 - 1966 / 1981-1988 1965 - 1968
Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Mumford, NY Hometown - Warsaw, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY
Gordon C. Betties Ronald P. Konieczny Jim Calkins Michael Minuto Donald F. Klein James DiLaura
A-1C Spec 4 Medic Sergeant Petty Officer 2nd Class Quartermaster 3rd Class Hosp. Apprenice 1st Class
Air Force Army Army “Big Red One” Navy Navy Navy
WWII & Korea 1969-1971 1965 - 1970 1962 - 1966 1945-1946 1943 - 1946
Hometown - Wales, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Wyoming, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY
Ashley Worden David Minuto Josephine Pulvino Ferge Rory E. Benkleman Donald Schultz Michael Cesarano
Staff Sergeant (Retired) Petty Officer 3rd Class PFC Nurse (E4) Sergeant - Air Force FN Specialist E-4
Army Navy Army NY Air National Guard Navy Army
2009-2022 1957 - 1961 WW II 1975 - 1981 1948-1954 1986 - 1989
Hometown - Piffard, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - North Java, NY Hometown - Buffalo/Darien, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY
Gordon R. Amidon Patsy Cesarano Jack M. Hayden Leanne Chen-Rawji Frank Minuto Lanny Minuto
PFC Corporal SP-4 Captain Private 1st Class Airman E-4
Marine Corps Army Army Airforce Army Air Force
1944 - 1946 1953 - 1955 1974 - 1978 2015 - Present WWII 1967 - 1971
Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - North Java, NY Hometown - Leicester, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY Hometown - Batavia, NY
Bud Long was an inspiration to many

By BEN BEAGLE David Terry. “He was proud of his life, Skinner noted Long’s love of golf, Normandy on his birthday.
[email protected] his military service, and above all his which kept him in great physical “Ever since we first met several
Harold B. “Bud” Long would in the family. He had an amazing network shape – and inspired Skinner to seek years back, I have called Bud every
final years of his life share stories of around him.” more recreational opportunities for D-Day just to wish him a happy birth-
his experiences in World War II that In 2019, Long was presented with veterans, which led to the develop of day and we talked about our families
could be humorous or harrowing. the Legion of Honor, grade of Cheva- the Outdoor RX program for veterans and just to catch up with each other,”
There was a wry twinkle in his eye lier or knight, by the French govern- in Livingston County. Terry said. “Bud gave D-Day a special
and he talked about humourous esca- ment. France has been bestowing the “His spirits were always high and meaning to myself.”
pades in a capture German truck. But Legion of Honor on World War II vet- it was because he walked the golf Terry and Long would play golf to-
he would turn serious as he recalled erans to express the country’s grati- course as much as he could,” Skinner gether, and created poppies for the
liberating a concentration camp near tude toward those who risked their said. “I wanted to get other veterans Livingston County Veterans Monu-
Herford in which he watched medics lives defending liberty. to develop healthy options for out- ment. Long was the oldest veteran to
spoon-feed survivors. And his eyes During the July 2019 presentation, door activities.” do so, and Terry’s daughters were the
turned glassy as he recalled making it Pascal Soares with the French Con- A shared interest in golf – Long youngest.
to Austria toward the end of the war sulate in Buffalo presented the Legion played regularly in a league until “He enjoyed that connection,” said
and only 30 of his unit’s complement of Honor to Long during a ceremony about two years ago – also brought Terry.
of 300 men had made it through the at the Nunda Historical Society. Long a deep friendship with Terry. “I can always reflect on how great BEN BEAGLE/LCN FILE PHOTOGRAPH
war. “Today, you are our hero,” Soares “One of my greatest memories of a man he was when I observe his Harold “Bud” Long, shown wearing
Long, who was part of the D-Day said. “You are our liberateur.” with Bud was having the honor to sit poppy on our county’s monument,” the French Legion of Honor medal,
Invasion and fought across Europe Terry remembered Long as “an ex- in with him when he was interviewed Long said. “I am grateful for his dedi- laughs as he recalls a story about his
during the Battle of the Bulge, died traordinary man of the greatest gen- to have his military experiences re- cation to our country to the veterans experiences serving in Europe during
Oct. 7. He was 101 years old. eration.” corded for the Library of Congress so of our community.” World War II following the July 31,
“When you spoke to Bud you Former Veterans Service Direc- that his legacy will live on for genera- ––– 2019, presentation. Long inspired all
always left the conversation with tor Jason Skinner said “Bud was an tions to come. It meant so much that A celebration of Bud’s life is scheduled he met, said Jason Skinner, Livingston
a sense of pride,” said Livingston inspiration to many people, not just he wanted me there,” Terry said. from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Nunda Fire County’s former Veterans Services
County Veterans Services Director veterans.” Long stormed the beaches of Department, State Street, Nunda. director.
‘Today, you are our hero’

Veteran who liberated France receives country’s highest honor
BY BEN BEAGLE water plant.
[email protected] He and his wife eventually
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an edited settled in Nunda, where Long
version of a story originally published had come to ski and snowmo-
in the Aug. 8, 2019, edition of The bile and where he is a member of
Livingston County News. the Woodlawn Golf Club – and
Staff Sgt. Harold Brunswick still plays regularly.
“Bud” Long boarded a landing Long served two terms as
craft on the evening of June 5, mayor of Mount Morris, and
1944, with about 200 young sol- also served a number of years on
diers. They carried their back- the town board and the board of
packs, gas masks, Thompson education for the Mount Morris
sub-machine guns and K ra- Central School District.
tions. For his military service, Long
They would spend the night received the European African
on the craft in England, and the Middle Eastern Service Medal,
next morning be among the with four stars denoting the
thousands of number of campaigns he served
men storm- during, and the Good Conduct
ing the Nor- Medal – both of which he wore
mandy coast during the recent ceremony. He
in France as also received a letter of apprecia-
part of World tion from Gen. George S. Patton
War II’s D- and would later be the recipient
Day invasion. of the New York State Medal of
Long’s craft Merit and the New York State
was part of the Conspicuous Service Star.
third or fourth Long Long was also honored at
wave of the invasion, reaching last month’s ceremony by
the beach late in the morning of Congressman Chris Collins,
June 6, 1944. R-Clarence, as the 27th Con-
The ensuing battle would be gressional District’s Veteran of
a turning point, and the begin- the Month for July. Long was
ning of the Allies’ march across presented with an American flag
Europe that would eventually BEN BEAGLE/LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS FILE PHOTO that was flown over the Capitol
bring an end to World War II. Bud Long salutes during a July 31, 2019, ceremony in which he was presented the French Legion of Honor for his service in World War II. Building in Washington, D.C., a
The young soldiers did not Congressional Commendation
think they were about to do any- comrades who rest on French “It never mattered, we never near a farmer’s field. They were “They were still alive, but Certificate and a challenge coin.
thing historic, Long said. soil and remain forever in our got off the beach until the end of told not to make any noise for starving,” Long said. “We want- He was also presented with an
“No, not at that time. They hearts.” the day,” he said. fear of drawing German fire. ed to feed them, but the medics additional Congressional Com-
told us guys going in would be During his speech, Soares al- Long’s landing craft dropped Long said when the sun rose the said we couldn’t because their mendation recognizing his Le-
a piece of cake, no trouble at so shared a personal story of his its ramp farther from shore than next morning, all of the farmer’s stomachs would explode.” gion of Honor award.
all. But it was tough,” Long said own parents who were 10 and 12 expected and it came crashing cows lay dead in the field. Long recalled watching med- Proclamations were present-
following a July 31 ceremony in years old when Nazis occupied down on a sand bar. The force A LONG WAR ics spoon-feed the survivors and ed from the state Senate by An-
Nunda in which he was honored their town. sent a number of soldiers over giving them a tiny cup of water nie Chwiecko, community rep-
“For them, sir, I’d like to thank the side of the craft, Long re- After D-Day, Long was de- every hour. And when local offi- resentative for state Sen. Patrick
with the presentation of France’s ployed throughout Europe and
highest recognition, the Order of you,” Soares said. “Today, you called. cials were taken to see the camp Gallivan, R-Elma, and Assem-
are our hero. You are our libéra- He and a buddy thought they participated in several cam- by American soldiers they “were blywoman Marjorie Byrnes, pre-
the Legion d’honneur, or Legion paigns, including the Battle of
of Honor. teur.” were okay in the back of the shocked, but they couldn’t do sented by her community repre-
Long is the first veteran in craft, but as they began to walk the Bulge, in central Europe, anything,” Long said. sentative, Stephanie Schroeder.
“Eisenhower said some northern France and Rhineland,
would lose their lives. That’s for Livingston County to receive the to the front, a 20-foot wave came “They said if we did (speak Nunda Supervisor Merilee
Legion of Honor and the first in crashing overhead – the force of Germany. The campaigns took up), we’d be shot. They were re- Walker presented Long with a
sure. But he also said there’d be him to Belgium, Netherlands
some lucky ones that make it,” the 27th Congressional District. which “peeled everything off,” ally shook up by what they saw,” proclamation on behalf of the
The Legion of Honor dates Long said. and Luxembourg. he said. Livingston County Board of Su-
Long said. “I was one of the lucky “We got to see all over Europe.
ones.” back to the age of Napolean When the men finally reached Long’s eyes turned glassy as pervisors. Walker recalled when
Bonaparte, who established the the beach – with the help of a Luxembourg was beautiful,” he he recalled making it to Austria Long led the Board of Supervi-
Long was recognized for his said, a wry twinkle in his eye as
role in liberating France with award in 1802. The medal has rope thrown by Navy Seabees at the end of the war and among sors in the Pledge of Allegiance
been retained by all subsequent – they grabbed guns and am- he recalled less ominous experi- his unit’s complement of some before a meeting: “His enthusi-
the presentation of the French ences.
Legion of Honor medal at the French governments and is con- munition that had been scat- 300 men, only 20 had made it asm touched all our hearts.”
sidered the equivalent of Ameri- tered around the beach, some He shared one story of cap- through the war. Steve Kovacik of the Pa-
grade of Chevalier, or knight. turing a German truck. It had, he
ca’s Medal of Honor. of it from soldiers who had been “It was tough because we triot Guard riders presented
‘WE FRENCH NEVER FORGET …’ killed coming ashore. said, posi-traction, a V-8 engine went through the states togeth- Long with a special plaque and
More than 100 people at- RECALLING THE PAST and was air cooled. “It was way
The American soldiers were er, went through Europe and the thanks.
tended the ceremony, which Long has only begun to share supposed to capture a wall better than any of ours,” he said. war with the guys,” he said. “Us Benjamin Pomerance of
included family and community his World War II experiences af- guarded by German forces. Long Fearful of using the German guys, for a long time, didn’t care the New York State Division of
members, state and local offi- ter being part of an oral history said “it looked like a 500-foot truck around Allied troops, Long what your rank or name was be- Veterans Services said one of
cials, 20 members of the Patriot project. wall, though it was probably and a colleague painted the cause you might not be with us the best parts of his job is “the
Guard Riders, a representative Livingston County Veterans only 100 feet.” truck olive drab, put fake num- tomorrow.” change to meet heroes each
of the French government and a Services Director Jason Skin- As American Rangers at- bers on it and “drove it all over and every day.” He said many of
local congressman. ner said it is not uncommon for Europe.” RETURNING HOME
tempted to scale the wall, Long those heroes are “hiding in plain
Long, 98, individually World War II veterans to have and others provided covering But harrowing stories were Long was honorably dis- sight” as they quietly live life in
thanked each member of the Pa- waited so long to share their sto- fire to try to keep the Germans never far behind. Toward the charged in September 1945. He small towns “because they don’t
triot Guard, with many return- ries. He said many, upon return- from firing down on the Ameri- end of the war, he recalled liber- returned to the states to work on think of themselves as heroes.”
ing the thanks – “If not for you,” ing from the war, wanted to pick cans. Long recalled seeing shells ating a concentration camp near C-47 cargo planes, for Westing- “Mr. Long told me he was one
said one, “we wouldn’t be here.” up their lives and continue with from off-shore battleships hit- Herford. house, part-time at his family’s of many heroes. This is true,”
Long cracked jokes – “I didn’t jobs, families and careers. ting the wall and “only chips fly- “You could smell it from four, appliance store and was super- he said. “There were, in fact,
think anyone would come,” he Long, who was born in ing off.” five miles away,” he said. intendent of the Grand Island many.”
said – and shared stories of his Tonawanda, graduated high “That day was brutal,” he said. The Germans left three days
wartime experiences – from hu- school and went to work build- The men spent their first before the Americans arrived,
morous escapades in a captured ing P-40 airplanes at Curtiss Inc. night in France hunkered down but left people behind with no
German truck to the horrors he in Buffalo. He married in June food. J. Leonard McAndrew
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Veterans Gary Hammond of Batavia and Bill Herington of East Pembroke set up a mannequin in the front window of 85 Main St. in Batavia on Nov. 4. The display is up through Sunday.
Veterans window display wraps Sunday

BATAVIA: Group hopes uniform exhibit spurs interest in military museum
By BRIAN QUINN
[email protected]
BATAVIA — If things work
out, the Genesee County
veterans who put together the
window display at 85 Main
St. would like to establish the
museum/society in Genesee
County, particularly in Bata-
via.
“It’s a great place between
two metropolitan areas. We
have an awful lot of people that
are pro-veterans in this county
— not only that, all of Western
New York,” said veteran Al
Kurek of Pembroke, who was
involved in creating the win-
dow display. “I think it would
be a plus for the county, a plus
for the veterans. It would be a
place for them to come, visit
and reminisce.
The museum could be a
place for their children to learn
about the history of the mili- MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
tary, he said. Display coordinator and Marines Corps veteran Al Kurek sets up a mannequin dressed in a navy
Kurek also said military uniform in the front window of 85 Main St. in Batavia on Nov. 4.
donations may be dropped off
at the Veterans Service Agency
in County Building No. 2 or
by calling (585) 418-4144 for
pickup.
Since last Saturday, people MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
have been able to walk by and A mannequin dressed in a military uniform on display in the front
see the display, which fea- window of 85 Main St. in Batavia.
tures mannequins dressed in
military uniforms. Veterans set
the display up a week ago. In
general, there are 12 full man-
nequins in the display, plus six
half-mannequins on tables,
plus miscellaneous memora-
bilia that people can see from
Main Street.
“It’s on the southwest cor- MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS SUPERNUMERARY TEETH
ner of Jackson and Main. It’s A mannequin looks out at
Alan Kurek and his father Al Kurek, the display coordinator and a Children have 20 primary teeth that are later replaced by 32 adult
going to be all branches of the Batavia’s Main Street from teeth. Supernumerary teeth are extra teeth that grow in a person’s
Marines Corps veteran, set up a military items on a table near the
service ...” Kurek said. “It is in- the front window of 85 Main mouth because of a condition called hyperdontia. These teeth can
mannequins in the front window of 85 Main St. in Batavia.
tended to honor the sacrifices St. The mannequin is part of a grow anywhere in the dental arches (the curved areas inside the
made by our local veterans, liv- of the (Old) County Court- he said. “We’re going to try to display military uniforms. mouth where the teeth attach to the jaw). Supernumerary teeth are
ing and dead, and garner local house with the green lights get a five-year temporary soci- not painful, but they can put painful pressure on the jaw and gums and
donated from people up north
interest in the establishment of for Veterans Day, starting on ety charter. We should get the may cause overcrowding or crooked teeth. The causes of hyperdontia
who spend their winters in
a permanent military society Saturday (Nov. 5), we decided applications in, hopefully, by are unknown, but the condition often occurs in combination with
to ask Ken and he agreed to the end of November. It’ll take Florida — even the volunteers.
(museum) based In Batavia.” several genetic conditions. It’s not always necessary to remove
let us set up, so we would be a couple of months before the Half the things you’re going to supernumerary teeth, but if they are causing pain or affecting other
Kurek said he was in touch
coordinated with them (the process is concluded and we’ll see in here today are donated, teeth or oral hygiene, the dentist may recommend extraction.
with building owner Ken
county).” give it a try.” other things are on loan.” At BATAVIA FAMILY DENTAL, improving the look, health, and
Mistler, who was kind enough
to offer the space, with all the Raising awareness of the Mistler said Kurek did all the The oldest display is the uni- function of your smile is our primary focus. Too many teeth? Too few?
windows facing Main Street, sacrifices made by county vet- work to set up the display and form of a Marine who served in From general family dentistry to cosmetic dentistry and preventive
for the display. erans is the long-term hope, that Kurek called him. Nicaragua in 1926. He served care, we are dedicated to working with our patients toward the goal
“We thought, with this be- Kurek said. Kurek recalled going to a until 1933,” Kurek said. The of achieving the healthiest, most attractive smiles possible. Are you
“I have met with the three military museum in Punta uniform is on loan from the curious how today’s dental procedures can virtually change your life?
ing Veterans Day, the 11th of
family. We’d be glad to tell you about the many ways we can help make your
November, that we would like (American) Legions in the Gorda, Fla.
“I just thought, if they’re go- smile a dazzling one. Just call us at 585.343.4246, 6 Batavia City
to do a display honoring our county and the VFW, talking “They have a beautiful
Centre. We’ll give you a reason to smile!
Genesee County veterans,” about possibly establishing a museum there. I talked with ing to give them to the people
P.S. Supernumerary teeth usually grow in adults rather than in
Kurek said. “We were going to museum or a society. I have all the director, Gary Butler. It down south, give them to us children and are twice as common in men as they are in women.
start on the 7th, but when the kinds of support and we’re in turns out, everything there up north before you take them
county authorized the lighting the process of doing that now,” is donated,” he said. “It’s all down there,” he said.
Operation Green Light achieves national reach

BEGAN IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY: Initiative shows support for veterans transitioning from active duty
By Ben Beagle their sacrifices, and that it is available to veterans through in Livingston County and we care so deeply about here about the incredible work
[email protected] now our turn to make sure their local Veteran Service was then picked up by the in our state, spread across the
Operation Green Light, they are served by their county Office. County Veterans’ New York State Association of country to raise awareness See GREEN T12
an initiative that began in government and our com- Service Officers are located in Counties in collaboration with
Livingston County to support munity,” the county said in a every county of the state and the New York State County Ex-
veterans returning to civilian news release. provide personalized service ecutives’ Association and New
life, has spread nationwide. In Orleans County, the to veterans and their depen- York State Veterans Service
More than 90 counties and dome of the Orleans County dents, free of charge. Veteran Officers’ Association.
municipalities in 29 states Courthouse was illuminated Service Officers assist veterans Skinner continues to be Ask me about the 100% Money Back Guarantee!
have joined the campaign. green beginning Nov. 1 and and their families with ac- an advocate for veterans,
Former Livingston County through Nov. 12. By illuminat- cessing federal benefits such serving as president of the RUSS ROMANO
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tion Green Light as an effort said they want to show sup- also help connect veterans to the National Association for Office: 585.343.6750
to raise awareness of veterans port for military personnel Fax: 585.343.8502
counseling services like the Counties Committee for Vet- [email protected]
issues and show veterans that making the transition from Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support erans and Military Families. HowardHanna.com
they were valued members of active service. program. “It’s tremendously gratify-
the community. The initiative In resolution, both the The campaign originated ing to see this initiative, which
debuted in 2021. Genesee and Orleans counties
“What he wanted to do is legislatures noted that “Stud-
to take one simple action of ies indicate that 44% to 72% of We Salute All Our Veterans
changing one light green to service members experience
shine on the conversation of high levels of stress during
veterans,” said David Terry, transition from military to
who took over for Skinner as civilian life. Active military
Livingston County’s Veterans service members transition-
Service Officer. “When we did ing from military service are at More Than Just a
this we knew this could grow a high risk for suicide during “Motorcycle Shop” Since 1958
but what I did not know was their first year after military www.stanshd.com
Genuine
how much this was going to service.”
grow in one year.” The Wyoming County Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9-5,
The collaborative effort Board of Supervisors was Saturday 9-4, PARTS & ACCESSORIES
encourages counties, mu- expected to adopt a resolution Closed Sunday & Monday Full Service Department
nicipalities, businesses, and at its Nov. 8 meeting in sup- 4425 W. Saile Dr., Batavia, NY (585) 343-9598
individuals to illuminate port of Operation Green Light
their buildings, homes and and also encourage residents
businesses with green lights to put out a green light to let
as a visible sign of support for returning service members
veterans. know they are always wel-
As Veterans Day ap- comed in Wyoming County.
proached, each of the GLOW Terry said veterans were
county governments are happy to see the show of sup-
supporting Operation Green port offered by Operation
Light. Green Light.
The Livingston County “This allows veterans to see
Board of Supervisors declared that someone took an action
Livingston County a “Green on their behalf,” Terry said.
Light for Military Service “If they see a green light on a
County” from Oct. 12 through porch, at a business, a county
Nov. 13, 2022, and have been building then they know that
illuminating the county someone did something on
courthouse in green while their behalf rather that just
encouraging county residents saying thank you for your ser-
to show their support for service, so that is a touch on the
vice members by displaying a veterans stand point.”
green light bulb in their home In addition to showing sup-
or place of business through port for veterans, Operation
Nov. 13. Green Light also raises aware-
“Green is the color of hope, ness about local services
renewal and well-being,”
said Terry. “Displaying a
green light can bring about
meaningful conversations
regarding the immeasurable
sacrifices of our veterans and
how we, as a county, can assist
in making their move to civil-
ian life an easy one.”
Genesee County planned
to illuminate the Old Court-
house green from Nov. 6 to 12
as part of the effort.
“We want to make sure our
veterans and their families
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know that their service mat-
tered, that we are grateful for
To our men and women in uniform,

both past and present, thank you for
your service to this country.
We salute your patriotism, courage,
hard work, loyalty and dedication,
and we appreciate all of the sacrifices
you have made to protect the
Anthony J. Oppel Sr. Autumn Finch Eugene Moscicki Joel Fuller freedoms we cherish.
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healthy and safe Veterans Day.
COMMENTARY
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Soldiers of the 369th Regiment, 93rd Infantry Division – known as the “Harlem Hellfighter” – are shown during World War I serving in trenches near Maffrecourt in the Argonne Region, France, May 4, 1918.
Remember America’s World War I veterans

By Joel Freedman of 16,000 German prisoners and large our artillery sent back two for every men who had not bathed for a month
Special to The LCN supplies of new weapons. Nine Ameri- one that came over. German prisoners crowded together, decaying food, open
W
hen World War I broke out can divisions attacked Germany’s said our artillery did horrible execution cesspools, and, worst of all, the sickly-
in Europe in 1914, President army along a long front between the among their line troops and we know sweet smell of decaying dead horses
Woodrow Wilson pledged Marne River and the Argonne Forest. they were piled high in ‘no man’s’ and dead soldiers who, as long as a
to maintain American neutrality. In All of these events persuaded Germany land.’” position was under fire, were merely
the 1916 presidential election, Wilson to ask the Allies for an armistice. When n “The French say they never saw covered over with a foot or so of loose
campaigned with the slogan “He kept the Allies also agreed to it on November such wonderful work as done by our soil.”
us out of war” – while, at the same time, 11, 1918, the fighting was officially boys and the whole division got a cita- The American unit that spent the
America’s sympathies were with the over. tion from the French general in com- most time in the trenches was the Afri-
Allies. November 11 became a federal holi- mand of this section.” can American 369th Infantry.
The sinking of American ships by day to commemorate Armistice Day. n “The Germans call us barbarians; Of the two million American soldiers
German submarines, and the disclo- November 11 later became Veterans they don’t like the way we fight. When sent to Europe in 1917 and 1918, about
sure of Germany’s efforts to persuade Day in honor of all America’s military the boys go over the top or make raids 114,000 died from combat injuries
Mexico to side with Germany in veterans. The outcome of World War I they generally throw away their rifles or diseases. Two hundred American
the event America entered the war, was largely determined by the bravery and go to it with trench knives, sawed soldiers drowned when their ships
prompted Wilson’s decision to ask of the A.E.F., as evidenced by a letter off shot guns, bare fists and hand gre- were attacked by German submarines.
Congress on April 2, 1917 to declare American Ambulance Corps Driver nades, and the Bosch doesn’t like that Hundreds of thousands of American
war on Germany. Congress obliged George Ruckle wrote to his parents and kind of fighting.” U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO
soldiers returned home with severe
four days later. Wilson selected Gen- brothers who resided in Dumont, N.J. (The above referenced letter is one Capt. E.V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker combat-related medical or psychiatric
eral John J. Pershing to command Here are some excerpts: of tens of thousands of war letters col- wearing the Congressional Medal conditions.
the American Expeditionary Force n “I’ll never forget some of the sights lected and preserved by the Legacy of Honor. Rickenbacker downed 22 During my earlier years as a Canan-
(A.E.F.). While the A.E.F. had some I saw and how bravely our men and Project to honor Americans for their German planes, making him probably
daigua VA Medical Center social work-
combat experiences in October 1917 the French bore their wounds. Men military service. For further informa- the best-known World War I American
er, I had the honor of working with
in the Western Front, it wasn’t until the with arms and legs torn off would never tion about the Legacy Project, visit fighter pilot.
many World War I veterans and their
spring of 1918 that American troops utter a groan during the whole trip to www.warletters.com) families, and the opportunity to learn
were in combat on a large scale. the hospital. At one place some new World War I witnessed the intro- Eddie Rickenbacker, who downed 22 more about the military experiences of
The A.E.F. aided the British and batteries came up and their horses duction of the airplane as a military German planes, is probably the best- these veterans.
French to slow the German advances were picketed in a clump of trees. I saw weapon. Initially used by England, known World War I American fighter Although our World War I veterans
and then, at the second battle of the a shell land in the middle of them and France and Germany to observe en- pilot. are no longer with us, their heroism
Marne, 85,000 American soldiers the next minute there was a pile of 50 emy activities, the airplane was soon World War I included the horrors of and sacrifices should always be re-
played a major role in completely halt- or 60 dead horses. The roads too were used in combat when pilots from op- trench warfare and life in the trenches membered.
ing the German advances, followed by littered with dead horses and mules posing sides fired upon one another where, according to historian Joseph
Joel Freedman is a Canandaigua resident.
a successful counteroffensive. In Sep- and overturned kitchens and supply with rifles, pistols, and eventually, ma- R. Conlin, “The first thing that struck Now retired, Freedman taught U.S. history at
tember 1918, the A.E.F. participated in wagons. But as heavy as the German chine guns. The U.S. Air Service was a newcomer to the trenches was the Finger Lakes Community College for many
an offensive that included the capture barrage was our boys held firm and commanded by General Billy Mitchell. powerful stench. The body odor of years.
Gunther, Havlat, Knauss, and the last full measure

By Joseph Reagan running and firing. One machine In every war, there is always so dear have been defended by of our veterans. When the Armi- frenzied outbursts of emotion,
Special to The Daily News gun blast later, he was dead. His one that must fill the dignified generations of Americans whom stice was signed in 1918, when but the tranquil and steady dedi-
T
he 11th hour has be- death was recorded at 10:59 a.m. but dubious role in history as be- we honor on Veterans Day, but the Japanese surrendered, and cation of a lifetime.”
come synonymous with In every conflict, inevitably ing the last to give the full mea- more importantly we should when the last flights departed Let this Veterans Day be a new
Veterans Day, originally a final service member pays the sure of devotion. Each year on take inspiration from that sacri- Kabul and Saigon – these were beginning. Go forth and find
called Armistice day, in recog- ultimate sacrifice. In World War the 11th day of the 11th month fice. Our country, despite all our not simply endings – they were a way to serve, our nation, our
nition of the document signed II, Private Charlie Havlat, the son as a nation we pause, not only self-imposed differences, needs new beginnings. We honor those communities, and each other –
at the 11th hour, or the 11th of Czech immigrants, in the clos- to honor those that have given to look to our veterans and see who serve by recommitting our- we owe it to our veterans.
day, of the 11th month. In re- ing days of the war, found him- their lives but for all those who that there are no divisions in a selves to making the sacrifices
ality, the Armistice ending the self liberating his parents’ former believed so deeply in Ameri- foxhole – there are only those Joseph Reagan is director of military
necessary to preserve our way of and veterans outreach for Wreaths
war to end all wars was signed homeland – word of the cease- can exceptionalism that they who stand in defense of democ-
around 5 a.m. on Nov. 11. Over fire reached his position minutes life. Across America and an Afghanistan
were willing to give their lives to racy and those who stand against As Adlai Stevenson once veteran with the 10th Mountain Divi-
the course of the next 6 hours, after he was killed. Officially, the defend it. For most Americans it.
nearly 3,000 men would lose U.S. has never declared a final stated, “Patriotism is not short, sion.
talking about war is conceptual, While we may only celebrate
their lives in the final hours of casualty in the Korean War; since something learned through his- Veterans Day with a few mo-
a war that had already claimed the armistice was signed, nearly tory books, news reports, and ments of silence each year, we
the lives of 20 million military 100 U.S. soldiers have been killed movies – those that have served have an opportunity to use those
personnel. The final death of in combat on the Korean penin- do not have that luxury. Not only moments to find our own way
World War I came at 10:59 a.m. sula. On April 29, 1975, Charles should we remember that the to serve as part of our commit-
– one minute before the guns of McMahon and Darwin Judge democratic principles we hold ment to living up to the legacy
war would fall silent. were two of a small number of
Private Henry Gunther was Marines tasked with safeguard-
a German-American drafted ing the U.S. Embassy in Saigon.
in the fall of 1917; most ac- They had been deployed for only
counts state that his final ac- 11 days when they were killed by
tions were motivated by Gun- a rocket attack. The U.S. would
ther’s need to demonstrate complete the process of with-
that he was “courageous and drawing from Saigon the fol-
all-American.” A chaplain from lowing day. Staff Sergeant Ryan Honoring all Veterans for their service and sacrifice
Gunther’s unit recounted, “As Knauss was the last of the 2,461
11 a.m. approached, Gunther service members who died in Af-
suddenly rose with his rifle and ghanistan; he along with 12 of his
ran through thick fog. His men comrades was killed in a suicide
shouted for him to stop. So did attack during the withdrawal
the Germans. But Gunther kept from Kabul.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY PHOTOGRAPH GENESEE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPH

The Livingston County Courthouse, 2 Court St., Geneseo, is lit green as part of the county’s support of Genesee County’s Old Courthouse at Main and Ellicott street was to be illuminated green from Nov.
Operation Green Light, an initiative to show support for veterans transitioning from active duty. 6 to 12 as a show of support for veterans.
one light bulb in the entryway

Green
From T10
of their house or business
to a green bulb. Residents
can share their participation
on social media using the
‘
Displaying a green light can bring about
meaningful conversations regarding the
immeasurable sacriices of our veterans and
that local governments do to hashtag #OperationGreen-
support the veterans in their Light.
how we, as a county, can assist in making their
community and ensure they
have access to the resources
and benefits they’ve earned,”
Michael F. Zurlo, NYSAC
Nationally, county gov-
ernments are working with
community partners to light
up landmarks and busi-
move to civilian life an easy one.
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Counties adopted the Opera- Cleveland Terminal Tower in shining the light year-round.
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to other states and counties North Carolina Department to resources available to veterans,
across the nation. of Veterans Affairs; the Grand visit nysac.org/operationgreenlight.
“Operation Green Light is Park Fountain in Los Angeles
a simple way to express our County, Calif.; and New York Includes reporting by Livingston
collective appreciation for City Hall. County News staff writer Brendan
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erans,” said Denise Winfrey, around the week of Veterans writer Brian Quinn.
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