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Glen P. Cook 1917-2004 https://youtu.be/gq1GK5IkDoA FAMILY HISTORY: Glen P. Cook was born on April 10, 1917 in Albany, New York. He was the son of the late Glen S. and Elizabeth (Radstrom) Cook, and brother to Helen, Marian, and Lillian. EDUCATION: Glen grew up in East Greenbush, New York, and received his education and graduated through the Albany Academy, class of 1936, and later resided in East Greenbush, New York. HISTORY: In 1942, Glen enlisted in the United States Army. 

  Thomas M. Walsh, Sr. 1935-2024 FAMILY HISTORY: Thomas M. Walsh, Sr. was born on November 6, 1935 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late Myles Walsh and Irene (King) Hegarty, and brother to Arlene, and the late Annina. EDUCATION: Tom grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through Troy High School, and went on to continue his education with the Command and General Staff College, and Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

William (Bill) Robert McDonough 1932-2024 https://youtu.be/Qc5mUXCqxW4 FAMILY HISTORY: William (Bill) Robert McDonough was born on March 15, 1932 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late John and Helen (Ryan) McDonough, and brother to Jack McDonough. EDUCATION: Bill grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through St. Augustine’s School, graduating from Catholic Central High School, and went on to finish his education at Siena College. Later residing in Lansingburgh, New York. HISTORY: In 1952,

https://youtu.be/KFMprgPCIZ0 William McLaughlin 1945-2014 FAMILY HISTORY: William McLaughlin was born on August 19, 1945 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late Henry and Ruth (Phillips) McLaughlin, and brother to Joseph, Patrick, and Gary McLaughlin EDUCATION: William was raised and educated Troy, New York, Class of “63” HISTORY: In 1969, William enlisted with the United States Navy Reserve in Troy, New York, where he was assigned to the rank of Hospitalman (HN3) and went on to be

https://youtu.be/bL3oxjKhbqE John J. Zink 1920-2000 FAMILY HISTORY: John J. Zink was born on November 14, 1920 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late August and Rose (Cleary) Zink, and brother to Leona EDUCATION: John was raised in South Troy, and a graduate of St. Mary’s and Troy High School. HISTORY: In 1943, John enlisted with the United States Marine Corps in Troy, New York, where he was assigned to the rank of private first class, where

https://youtu.be/TG6J0l1XxNI September 2025 Andrew J. Carras 1924-2017 FAMILY HISTORY: Andrew J. Carras was born on August 6, 1924 in Albany, New York. He was the son of the late George and Helen (Tenzar) Carras, and brother to James, William, Catherine, Peter, John, Francis, Mary, and Vincent EDUCATION: Andrew grew up in Albany, New York, and attended Phillip Livingston High School, leaving before graduation to join the Navy.  He lied about his age so that he could serve, his was not

October 2025 Dominic J. Pasinella, Sr. (Beefy) 1944-2021 FAMILY HISTORY: Dominic J. Pasinella, Sr. (Beefy) was born on January 30, 1944 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late Albert and Jennie (Merola) Pasinella, and brother to Joseph, Anthony, Tina, Anna Rose, and Caroline EDUCATION: Dominic grew up in South Troy and later resided in Lansingburgh, New York where he attended St. Mary’s School, graduating from La Salle Institute, then furthing his education at Hudson Valley Community

https://youtu.be/HMH9wIALRz8?si=oRTsdO5jRfBaQ5BU James A. Schaeffer 1943-2022 FAMILY HISTORY: James A. Schaeffer was born on May 24, 1943 in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Herbert. and Ethal (Reed Rumberger) Schaeffer, and brother to Lenord and Rodney EDUCATION: James grew up in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, and received his education and graduated through the Pine Grove Central High School HISTORY: In 1961, James enlisted in the United States Army.  For his action against the enemy in Vietnam, with no