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St. Columban’s on the Lake honors resident veterans

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Submitted Photo Pictured in front row, left to right: Donald Davis (Air Force, 1944-46, Italy), James Everhart (Army, 1953-55, Korea), William Larson (Marines, 1946-48 in Aleutian Islands, 1950-51 at Camp Lejeune, N.C.), James Dewey (Navy, 1944-46 in the Philippines and 1950-52 in U.S. ports during Korean Conflict), Patrick Minehan (Army, 1942-46, European Theatre during Occupation of Berlin), Ron Cervola (Navy, 1965-68, Aircraft Carrier USS Essex), George Reynolds (Army, 1951-54, Fort Sheridan, IL), Dan Somerfeldt (Navy, 1944-46, Occupation of Japan), Arnold Tranquist (Army, 1950-52, Germany), Rev. Tomas Walsh (Army, 1971-91 in USA, Germany and Korea). Back row (left to right): Commander Dave Jagoda and officers of American Legion Post 62, and Dave Adams, Veterans Service Officer from the office of Veterans Services for Chautauqua County. Not pictured: Richard Slawson (Army, 1954-56, Fort Knox, Ky.), Rev. Vincent McCarthy (Army, 1952-55, Korea), Leo Muscarella (Navy, 1940-44, USS Fox).

SILVER CREEK - On Veteran's Day, St. Columban's on the Lake Retirement Home honored their resident veterans with a ceremony led by Commander Dave Jagoda of American Legion Dunkirk Memorial Post 62. Jagoda recognized each veteran at the home, thanking them for their service on behalf of their fellow Americans.

"Many of our residents served in the Army, Air Force, Marines and the Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict," said Sue McAvoy, activities director at St. Columban's on the Lake. "Their generation made so many sacrifices for our country's freedom. We make sure they receive the recognition they deserve."

McAvoy would also like to thank Dave Kron of Tim Hortons for providing gifts for the home's veterans.

The Veteran's Day ceremony included comments by Jagoda and Post 62 officers, the Presentation of the Flag, and a certificate of recognition for each veteran from a representative of the County Executive's office.

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