This Veterans Day – Nov. 11 – let’s recognize the brave men and women who served our great country and let them know we’re committed to providing them the support they earned.

The freedoms we enjoy should remind us of just how much veterans mean to this country. While we should be thanking them each day, Veterans Day is one reminder to reflect on their sacrifices. It’s a day to educate ourselves on everything they’ve done for this great nation. Do yourself a favor – Stop and have a conversation with a local veteran. Listen to their stories. More importantly – Thank Them for Their Service.

To find more information, contact your local AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion or Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) organization. To learn more about veterans’ benefits, contact the state Division of Veterans’ Affairs at 888-838-7697 or visit www.veterans.ny.gov.

Also, please consider nominating a deceased veteran through your county’s local Honor a Veteran program. Learn more about these ceremonies for Albany, Rensselaer and Saratoga County below:

 

 

Albany County:

Albany County Veterans Service Bureau
100 Heritage Lane, 5th Floor
Albany, New York 12211
Phone: (518) 447-7710
Email: veteransbureau@albanycountyny.gov

Link with nomination form: https://www.albanycounty.com/departments/veterans-service-bureau/honor-a-veteran

 

 

Rensselaer County:

Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency
1600 7th Avenue
Troy, NY 12180

Phone: (518) 270-2760

Link with nomination form: https://www.rensco.com/374/Honor-A-Deceased-Veteran-Ceremony

 

 

Saratoga County:

Saratoga County Veterans’ Service Agency

2144 Doubleday Ave, Suite 15
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone: (518) 884-4115

Link with nomination form: https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/veterans-service-agency/