Five local Purple Heart Vietnam veterans were recently recognized with Quilts of Valor. Mark Isaacs, Denny Erickson, Greg Harle, Jim Lemanski and Wes Tessey
Five local Purple Heart Vietnam veterans were recently recognized with Quilts of Valor. Mark Isaacs, Denny Erickson, Greg Harle, Jim Lemanski and Wes Tessey
Submitted photo Dunkirk Memorial Post 62 American Legion sent three young men to Boys State. Pictured, from left, are Austin Main, Connor Jakubowicz, Zachary
Dec 23, 2020
Chautauqua County American Legion Commander James Lemanski presents Chautauqua County Veterans Service Officer David Adams a check for $1,000.00.
In recognition of the help received by providing the transportation of the Chautauqua County American Legion Boys State Delegates to the State University at Morrisville, the American Legion has made a donation to the Chautauqua County Veterans Van Fund.
Commander Jim Lemanski, on behalf of the Chautauqua County Boys State program, made a $1,000 donation. The Veterans Van provides transportation for local veterans to and from medical facilities and other veteran-related functions. American Legion officials said when it becomes necessary to replace the Veterans Van, the replacement will be very expensive. The donation is the legion’s recognition that they are paying forward to help ensure tomorrows’ veterans will be treated as well as todays veterans are being treated. Any organization that wishes to help keep the bus ava