East Hudson Valley News

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and Adam Roche, Director of the Dutchess County Office of Veterans Affairs, are inviting residents to attend the county's Veterans Day ceremony. The event will take place at the Dutchess County War Memorial on November 11th at 11 a.m., located at John K. Rinaldi Memorial Park in Poughkeepsie.

"Veterans Day is a day that allows us to honor and appreciate the courageous and selfless actions of our nation's heroes," said County Executive Serino. She expressed gratitude to local veterans and emphasized her commitment to addressing their needs in Dutchess County. "Numerous Veterans Day events are taking place throughout the County, and I urge residents to take the time to recognize the men and women who defended our nation to keep us safe."

The county's ceremony will feature local veterans from various eras, an invocation, benediction, and wreath presentation. Alyssa Carrion, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army Captain, will be the keynote speaker. The Poughkeepsie High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program will present the colors.

In addition to this event, several municipalities across Dutchess County will host their own ceremonies honoring those who have served in defense of the country.

The Dutchess County Office of Veterans Affairs has compiled a list of these events along with contact information for further inquiries:

- East Fishkill: Ceremony on November 8th at John Jay High School.

- Rhinebeck: Color Guard on November 8th at Northern Dutchess Hospital.

- Pine Plains: Ceremony on November 9th at North Main Street.

- Amenia/Dover Plains: Ceremony on November 11th at Fountain Square.

- Beacon: Ceremony on November 11th at Veteran’s Memorial Hall.

- Hyde Park: Ceremony on November 11th at Hyde Park Town Hall & War Memorial.

- Millbrook: Ceremony on November 11th at Veterans Green.

- Millerton: Ceremony on November 11th at Veterans Park.

- Red Hook: Ceremony on November 11th at Red Hook Veterans Memorial Park.

- Rhinebeck: Ceremonies on November 11th at Rhinebeck Cemetery and Baptist Home.

- Town of Fishkill: Ceremony on November 11th at Town of Fishkill War Memorial.

- Town of Poughkeepsie: Ceremony and wreath laying on November 11th at Dutchess County War Memorial.

- Town of Milan: Ceremony on November 11th at Milan Town Hall Veterans Memorial.

- Town of Wappinger: Ceremony on November 11th at Town Hall.

- Village of Fishkill: Ceremony on November 11th at War Memorial Main Street.

- Village of Tivoli: Ceremony on November 11th at Legion Post #524.

- Village of Wappingers Falls: Ceremony on November 11th at Major Joseph McDonald MIA/POW Park.