veterans

I am always in awe when I go to visit the Saratoga National Cemetery. My grandfather and grandmother Cavotta are both buried there. My grandfather served in the Navy during World War II. When we had their funerals, it was such an amazing tribute and a touching ceremony.

The Vietnam Memorial Wall that Heals is making a stop in the Town of Princetown at the Town Hall, 165 Princetown Plaza, Schenectady.

It was a very moving experience hearing about this very important service offered by the Saratoga Warhorse Foundation.   The folks running this operation were guests on our Capital Region Sunday program.  Take a listen.  You too will be moved.

I was saddened to see the story tonight that on Friday a 34 year old man jumped to his death from the parking garage at the Albany Medical Center after being released from the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Other than the fact that he was recently discharged from the hospital there was not any other information given.

So you hear me talking about Bub on the radio all the time, he's my husband, and his real name is Graig ERNEST Chapman.  He was named after his grandfather, U.S. Army Technician 4th Grade Sergeant Ernest Weller.  Who we all call Ernie. I've known Ernie for a long time, but I had no idea how influential he was during World War II...

Veterans.  How can we ignore them after all they've done?  Well, we're not ignoring them around these parts.  We want to tell you about a great event to raise money for veteran programs.

Some of the best stories I see are not national stories about big celebrities or even incredibly huge acts of bravery or charity, sometimes it's in the smallest acts that the human spirit is most revealed.  Here is a story I saw on my Facebook feed this morning that was just too good NOT to share.

Capital Region Mayors gathered today to announce a federal grant to help homeless veterans.

Many times, some of the people that have worked hard to serve our country end up in some very unfortunate situations.

There’s a program that’s in its sixth year, where active duty personnel and retired military personnel can receive a free turkey for Thanksgiving.

There’s a brand new resource center and one stop shop for active duty members and veterans opening at 10 Interstate Avenue in Colonie.

Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11, and the Capital District Transportation Authority  is saying “thank you” to our Veterans that live in our community.