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Patriot Guard honors fallen Moriah soldier
Saturday, June 7, 2014
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mauranda@denpubs.com MORIAH Ñ Ssgt. Dain T. Venne, a Port Henry soldier killed in combat in November 2012, was honored by the Patriot Guard Riders of New York May 30. In a presentation of a memorial portrait and several poems, the Venne family met at Dain’s resting place to accept and thank the guard for honoring their son and brother. Ò I come up here every year and lay a wreath on Dain’s grave and others at Christmas,” said Dan Nolin, Senior ride captain. “I will continue to do this for as long as I live. This idea came from the brother of a soldier who served with Dain in Afghanistan and it was his idea to do this.” The portrait was erected by an artist in Texas and then transferred by the Region 4 and 5 color guard from Fonda to Port Henry. The Patriot Guard Riders of New York are a non-for-profit all volunteer group preforming missions throughout the state honoring veterans and their families. In a statement, the family wanted to honor the color guard for all they have and continue to do.
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Teen father uses senior project to tell his story By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ High school senior Devin Davis spends his days from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. focused on the same things his peers are. Once the final school bells rings, Davis’ worries shift from that of average teenage high school student to those of a teenage father. “I’ve learned how to go into parent mode,” Davis said. “At school, I focus on what I am doing there and when I am home, I completely shift gears.”
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Lucy Rossi Snook-Dengate examines the wall of service men and women from Schroon Lake. On the panel is the name of her great-great uncle, Corporal Joseph Rossi (top right name), who was killed in Koblanz, Germany during WWII. Photo provided
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