Veterans Day Ceremony

To honor and show appreciation to veterans, Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O’Neil and Adam Roche, Director the Dutchess County Division of Veterans’ Services, encourage residents to attend the County’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Dutchess County War Memorial on Saturday, November 11th at 11 a.m. The Dutchess County War Memorial is located at John K. Rinaldi Memorial Park at the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The event will gather local veterans from several eras and will include an invocation, benediction, presentation of colors, and wreath presentation. The keynote speaker, Virgil Capollari, US Air Force Veteran and Dutchess County Veterans Advisory Committee Chair, will offer remarks. County Executive O’Neil said, “Veterans Day is a profound day as we honor and cherish our nation’s heroes for their brave and benevolent efforts. I acknowledge and thank my fellow veterans and will continue to work hard to make sure the needs of veterans are met in Dutchess County. There are many Veterans Day events throughout the County, and I encourage all residents to take time to recognize the men and women that have fought to protect our freedoms.”