A Thank You from the American Legion

The Fred L. Stilson Post 57 of the American Legion and the Schoharie County Am Vets Post 175 want to thank the people who braved the cold, wind, and snow to honor and thank the veterans of the Town of Cobleskill. Despite the less-than-desirable weather conditions, the veterans in attendance appreciated the recognition. One of the special events was when the Village Mayor Debbie Staton-Trek, Deborah Langevin, Chairperson of the Heroes Project, Cobleskill Town and Village Historian Peter Lindemann, Lisa Wayman, Cobleskill Elks Lodge 2040 past Exalter Ruler, and past NY State Elks Vice President, and Earlin Rosa, Seward Town Supervisor and American Legion Post 57 member announced all the names and branch of service of every one of the nearly 270 banners. Families and friends of the recipients of an honor banner could, if they wished, place the banner in the storage lockers for the winter.

The veterans of the area took a moment to thank both Mayor Debbie Stanton-Terk and Deborah Langevin, Chairperson of the project, for all the work involved in doing this project. There was recognition of the village employees who put up and take down the banners each year. Thanks to all my fellow veterans who did all the set up and take down besides working at the event.

Hon. Richard C Smith   

Fred L. Stilson Post 57 of the American Legion

Larger turnout than what was expected during Tuesday’s Veterans Day Banner raising in Cobleskill. Each year the banners are put up along the streets of Cobleskill Village in the spring, and each year they are retired on Veterans Day. This year was cold and blistery.