Ron and Maggie Nelson, Joanne Bamond, Christopher Holshek, and Paul Bamond restored the gravesite of Marine Sgt. James R. Ruppert, killed in action in Vietnam in 1971, at Saint Columba Cemetery in Chester. ( Photo courtesy American Legion Post 1573) Volunteers work to restore forgotten marine’s gravesite In 2009, Joanne Bamond was attending the burial of a good friend when, during the ceremony, Alice, the deceased’s sister,... Local News 21 Nov 2023 | 11:15
Mobile “Wall that Heals” invite To editor and to all: The “Wall that Heals” and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Mobile Education Center will be on display... Letters to the Editor 08 Sep 2022 | 06:52
Energizing communities with service learning For the second year now, veteran motorcyclists in Orange County have been roaring into schools to mobilize youth to better... Letters to the Editor 26 Jul 2022 | 09:54
Legion Riders to lead Purple Heart Hall of Honor and Newburgh Illumination Ride NEW WINDSOR, NY – The Orange County American Legion Riders will lead a two-part motorcycle ride on Saturday, June 4, to support... Home 24 May 2022 | 09:59
First Annual Veterans Bike Blessing and Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on May 16 The Orange County American Legion Riders and the Hudson Valley Veteran Task Force have announced the First Annual Bike Blessing... Home 12 Apr 2022 | 05:37
