New York State Senator Pam Helming is proud to invite the community to join her in honoring 21 distinguished veterans from across the 54th Senate District at her annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony. Each member of the 2024 honoree class will be recognized for their extraordinary contributions in both military service and civilian life.

The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, October 30th at the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua. Doors open at 3:30 PM, and the program will begin promptly at 4:00 PM.  

2024 Nominees:

Lance D. Rearick, Clifton Springs; Peter F. Gilbert, Farmington; Richard Baskin, Canandaigua; *Ermil J. Peglow, Victor; Lewis Robert Lash, Phelps; Robert F. Heintzelman, Ontario; Morris Lew, Farmington; John H. Ambrose Jr., Canandaigua; Thomas E. Parker, Bloomfield; Eric S. Linke, Victor; Robert Haggett, Victor; David Brisbane, Bloomfield; *Norris Conklin, Canandaigua; Eric R. Lang, Honeoye; Sean Edmunds, Newark; Joseph Donald Telaro, Rush; Arthur Michael Paliani, Jr., Mendon; Michael O'Connell, Mendon; Salvatore Marcera, Chili; *Paul Buchanan, Mt. Morris; Alex Pierce, Nunda

*Honored posthumously

“It is one of my greatest honors as a State Senator to recognize the brave men and women who have served our nation with valor and distinction," said Senator Helming. "Please consider joining me in honoring this outstanding group of veterans as we thank them for their service and sacrifice."

For more information on the ceremony, click here.  RSVPs are appreciated and can be emailed to helming@nysenate.gov.

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