Photos: Altamont Salutes Vets at Loyality Day
Last Saturday afternoon, Altamont's VFW post 7062 hosted their annual Loyality Day.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Saluting the flag: Gene Ratigliano, State Junior Vice Commander, foreground, and Don Essenter, Past District 3 commander, salute while singing the National Anthem during the start of the annual Loyality Day in Altamont last Saturday. This year’s theme was Veterans who are first responders.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
“As 10-year-olds, we have responsibilities to America,” said second place essay winner Gabe Zullo reads his essay to the crowd last Saturday at the VFW post 7062 in Altamont.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Essay winner: Kiera Jacobson, a student from Altamont Elementary, reads her winning essay about responsibilities for Loyalty Day at the VFW post 7062 in Altamont last Saturday. “One of my responsibilities was to donate blankets to the Ronald McDonalds house,” said Jacobson.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
“They’re always giving back, the love of their Nation, community, and the people” said Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy about Veterans last Saturday as he was the main speaker to about 30 people during Loyalty Day in Altamont.