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HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN AUGUST 2022 https://youtu.be/oRorWJQ6CfM Samuel Abate 1921-2008 FAMILY HISTORY: Samuel Abate was born on January 8, 1921 in San Martino, Italy to the late Michele and Anna Simeione Abate. He was the brother of Anthony, Domenico and Carlo. EDUCATION: Sam immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1933 and resided in Troy, New York the rest of his life. He was a graduate of Troy High School. HISTORY: On August 5, 1942, Sam enlisted in the United States Navy

SEPTEMBER 2022 Dale R. French 1930-2020   https://youtu.be/u26nohGpChM FAMILY HISTORY: Dale R. “Dick” French was born on February 17, 1930 in Lukin Township, Illinois to the late Hillis and Gladys French. He was the brother of Wilbur, Carl, Bob, Jeanne and Wilma. EDUCATION: Dick’s family moved to Loudonville, New York in 1932, and in 1947 he graduated from Milne High School. HISTORY: Dick was drafted into the United States Army in 1951, and on February 6, 1951 he reported for

Robert E. Miller 1945-2022 https://youtu.be/dnWg3NeO0iM FAMILY HISTORY: Robert E. “Bob” Miller was born on July 15, 1945 in Mooers, New York to the late Robert and Clare (Hiermeier) Miller and was 1 of 15 children. EDUCATION: Bob attended Ellenburg schools from 1950-1961 before deciding to enlist in the Army. HISTORY: On December 30, 1963, Bob enlisted in the United States Army and served with the 101st Airborne Division as a paratrooper. For his service, he received the National Defense Service

Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony will be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature. For questions or application information, please contact the Legislature at 518-270-2880.  

https://youtu.be/Ot5cr26KofY Henry G. A. Higgitt 1900-1950 FAMILY HISTORY: Henry G. A. Higgitt was born on December 9, 1900 in Troy, New York to the William G. and Mary Agnes (Glasheen) Higgitt. He was the brother of Elizabeth, Marcella, Grace, Loretta, Agnes, Florence, William and John. EDUCATION: Henry was born and raised in Troy, New York and attended schools in the Troy Public School System before deciding to enlist. HISTORY: Henry was a World War I and World War II Veteran

Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony will be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature. For questions or application information, please contact the Legislature at 518-270-2880.  

There is no HAV Ceremony for February 2023 Please note that this is a Tentative Date for the HAV Ceremony.  This page will be updated if an application is received.   If you wish to be notified, please contact the office. Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony will be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature. Due to the pending relocation of the Rensselaer County Legislative Chambers to it's new location at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY,  please

https://youtu.be/g5n8sm7-xgU Robert F. Vogt 1936-2004 FAMILY HISTORY: Robert F. Vogt was born on July 10, 1936 in Troy, NY to William and Helen (Knapp) Vogt. He was the brother of William Vogt who served in the U.S. Air Force. EDUCATION: Robert was born, raised and lived in Troy, New York for most of his life, and attended Catholic Central High School, Lansingburgh High School and LaSalle Institute. HISTORY: On August 4, 1953, Robert enlisted into the United States Marine Corps