BUFFALO-- New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. William Gourlay, the commander of the 107th Attack Wing's mission support group lays a wreath from the White House at the grave of President Millard Fillmore on Tuesday, Jan. 7 2025 in Buffalo NY. The wreath-laying tradition first began during the Johnson administration in 1967 and has been faithfully carried out by military members on behalf of the Office of the President on the deceased birthday ever since. Fillmore was the nation's 13th president from 1850 to 1853.
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MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)
WNYT -- Thu, 07 May 2026 WWII soldier Joseph Burke laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Second Lt. Joseph Burke was laid to rest with military honors after his remains were identified decades after he died as a prisoner of war. The funeral ceremony... (more)