PORTAGE – Hearts sank when apparent vandalism and theft deprived a veteran interred at Pennycook Cemetery of several World War I medals, but kind, able BOCES students and a county official are doing their best to make it right. On Wednesday, Town Supervisor Ivan Davis acknowledged to the Livingston County Board of Supervisors that the tomb of 44-year veteran Frank Adams Wilmer was broken into and looted. "Somebody went in there, broke the … [Read more...]
Patriot Guard Riders Will Escort Veterans Remains Through County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Patriot Guard Riders of New York will escort the unclaimed remains of twelve United States Veterans to their final resting place. On Friday, September 6, the Patriot Guard Riders will escort United States Veterans from Buffalo and Rochester to the Bath National Cemetery. The following Veterans will be interred with full military honors: Pvt. Joseph Gunther, Army, WWI Lt. Robert A. Lehmer, Navy, WWII SSgt. … [Read more...]