Photos: 2024 POW/MIA ceremony on Prospect Mountain
A crowd gathered on top of Prospect Mountain in Lake George this Sunday afternoon, June 2, to remember the prisoners of war who never came … Read more
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“We do not forget” — POW/MIA Remembrance ceremony held on Prospect Mountain
The American Legion held its 2023 POW/MIA Remembrance ceremony on Sunday, June 4, on top of Prospect Mountain in Lake George. This is the 54th … Read more
Lake George American Legion celebrates a century of service and comradery
Shortly before noon on Sunday, Oct. 2, John Herzog and his wife Margit settled into Adirondack Chairs along the parade route in front of Shepard … Read more
Lake George American Legion to celebrate 100 years with parade, concert, BBQ
9/27/2022 UPDATE: The Chicken Barbecue will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. The time frame for the barbecue originally was misstated. The Lake George … Read more
Photos: American Legion 2022 POW/MIA Remembrance on Prospect Mountain
The American Legion held its annual POW/MIA Remembrance ceremony Sunday, June 5 on Prospect Mountain in Lake George. The Patriot Guard Riders of New York … Read more
Battle of Lake George soldiers honored at Memorial Day ceremony
Four colonial soldiers, we don’t know their names, are buried in Lake George’s Battlefield Park. They died Sept. 8, 1755, as part of The Bloody … Read more
Memorial Day 2022: Lake George honors fallen heroes
“Lake George American Legion has been performing services in memory of their lost comrades every year since 1921,” says Legion administrator Angela Vernum. “Each year, … Read more
49th Annual POW/MIA Recognition ceremony held on Prospect Mountain
Local veterans gathered on Prospect Mountain Sunday afternoon to honor and remember America’s POWs and MIAs.“The history of this ceremony started back in 1969,” explained … Read more