Troy NY is the home of Samuel Wilson better known as "Uncle Sam". During the War of 1812 Samuel Wilson packaged and shipped meat to the American troops. On the barrels of meat was stamped U.S. which obviously meant United States but our troops began to depend on Samuel Wilson for fresh meat and dubbed U.S. = UNCLE SAM. Since that war Uncle Sam has been the patriotic icon of the American fighting man and Troy NY is proud of her Uncle Sam. Thousands of men & women responded to the call of "Uncle Sam Wants You".
8 Nov - Marine Corps Birthday Celebration at the Vets of Lansingburgh on 1st Ave. Cocktails - 1800 hrs Dinner - 1900 hrs
10 Nov, 0800 hrs - "Honor A Deceased Vet" at the Renssealar County Office Bldg. This remembrance is for Charles 'Chuck'
Werger, from our Detachment, who passed away last year. It would be great to have as many members as
possible attend. Please wear your red cover, if you have one.
10 Nov, 1200 hrs - Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony aboard the USS Slater. Please wear your red cover, if you have one.
11 Nov, 0900 hrs - Veterans Day Memorial 'Walk' in Troy. Starts at City Hall on River St. Join us in touring the memorials in
downtown Troy. This is done at a comfortable, non-marching pace; wreaths are placed, as participants
from various veterans' organizations pay tribute to our brothers and sisters. If you have a red cover, please wear it.
11 Nov, 1100 hrs - Veterans Day Parade on Central Ave. in Albany. Our Detachment Color Guard and the O'Brien Detachment Color
Guard will march together.
