Original Valley PENNYSAVER • June 1, 2013
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Veteran Ron Seeley receives recognition from Morris J. Edwards American Legion Post 168
Seeley’s family members attended the presentation event. From left, back: Shawn Christensen, Shawn Seeley, friend Billy Hoyt, Charlie Weaver, Ron Seeley, Sherry Christensen, Veronica Trumble, and Shannon Heitzman. Front: Rebbecca Trumble, Sam Johnson, Isabella Johnson and Tristen Heitzman. by Elizabeth A. Tomlin
United States Navy veteran Ron Seeley of St. Johnsville received a plaque commemorating 50 years of continuous, dedicated service to the Morris J. Edwards American Legion Post 168. Seeley has been in service to the Post since 1963. According to his son, Shawn Seeley, Ron served in the United States Navy from September 1952 until November 1955. He served as a ‘boatsman mate’ on the USS Pecatonica during the Korean War. His gasoline tanker stopped in ports that include Gibraltar, Sicily, Italy, Malta, Cyprus, Turkey and France. Ron was presented with the plaque by the Post’s 3rd Vice Commander Alan ‘Charlie’ Weaver, correlating with Memorial Day. “He is like so many others
who answered the call of duty when it came,” said Weaver of Seeley. Seeley was also honored as Grand Marshall of St.
Johnsville’s 2013 Memorial Day Parade. His great-grandchildren carried the honorary banner throughout the parade.
3rd Vice Commander Charlie Weaver presents Veteran Ron Seeley with an honorary plaque. Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin