GALLERY: Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway dedication ceremony - July 27, 2022

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Posted 7/27/22

State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-47, Rome, and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, designated a portion of State Route 365 in Rome as "Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway" on July 27, 2022.

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GALLERY: Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway dedication ceremony - July 27, 2022

Vietnam Veterans of America and Military Order of the Purple Heart salute during the ceremony during taps.

Vietnam Veterans of America and Military Order of the Purple Heart salute during the ceremony during taps.

(Sentinel photo by John Clifford)

Pictured is Korean War veteran Carmen Carzo of New York Mills with his daughter Donna Williams seated to his left.

Pictured is Korean War veteran Carmen Carzo of New York Mills with his daughter Donna Williams seated to his left.

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Pictured is the unveiling of the highway marker dedicating State Route 365 as the Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

Pictured is the unveiling of the highway marker dedicating State Route 365 as the Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

(Sentinel photo by John Clifford)

Ann Gambier holds up a framed photo of her first husband Samuel S. Hall III that was killed in action in 1952 in the Korean War.

Ann Gambier holds up a framed photo of her first husband Samuel S. Hall III that was killed in action in 1952 in the Korean War.

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Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. and Sen. Joseph Griffo with Korean War Veterans that attended the ceremony Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. and Sen. Joseph Griffo with Korean War Veterans that attended the ceremony Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

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Pictured is the ceremonial gun salute at the Wednesday, July 27 dedication ceremony.

Pictured is the ceremonial gun salute at the Wednesday, July 27 dedication ceremony.

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Korean War veterans Bernard Hurlbut (1951-52) and Richard Hallenbeck Sr. (1951-53 and active reserve until 1959) stand to be acknowledged as veterans of the "forgotten war."

Korean War veterans Bernard Hurlbut (1951-52) and Richard Hallenbeck Sr. (1951-53 and active reserve until 1959) stand to be acknowledged as veterans of the "forgotten war."

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State senator Joseph Griffo speaks during the dedication ceremony.

State senator Joseph Griffo speaks during the dedication ceremony.

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Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon speaks during the dedication ceremony on July 27, 2022.

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon speaks during the dedication ceremony on July 27, 2022.

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The 10th Mountain Division band members salute during the playing of the National Anthem.

The 10th Mountain Division band members salute during the playing of the National Anthem.

(Sentinel photo by John Clifford)

Thomas Buono - president of Vietnam Veterans of America 944 -goes to shake William Goodman's hand after the ceremonial wreath was placed at the new road marker.

Thomas Buono - president of Vietnam Veterans of America 944 -goes to shake William Goodman's hand after the ceremonial wreath was placed at the new road marker.

(Sentinel photo by John Clifford)

Ben Kidwell performed the National Anthem on the piano for the dedication ceremony.

Ben Kidwell performed the National Anthem on the piano for the dedication ceremony.

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Pictured is master of ceremonies US Air Force veteran Bill Worden.

Pictured is master of ceremonies US Air Force veteran Bill Worden.

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Pictured are Korean War veterans with the new road marker.

Pictured are Korean War veterans with the new road marker.

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Ceremonial wreath laying at the foot of the Route 365 Korean War dedication marker was part of the Wednesday, July 27 dedication ceremony.

Ceremonial wreath laying at the foot of the Route 365 Korean War dedication marker was part of the Wednesday, July 27 dedication ceremony.

(Sentinel photo by John Clifford)

Pictured is Korean War veteran Willam Goodman, who is Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon's father

Pictured is Korean War veteran Willam Goodman, who is Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon's father

(Sentinel photo by John Clifford)

The 10th Mountain Division band performing before the dedication ceremony.

The 10th Mountain Division band performing before the dedication ceremony.

(Sentinel photo by John Clifford)

Posted Wednesday, July 27, 2022 4:30 pm

John Clifford
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State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-47, Rome, and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, designated a portion of State Route 365 in Rome as "Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway."

The dedication ceremony was held July 27, 2022.

Griffo and Buttenschon sponsored and helped pass legislation that made the highway designation possible and was recently signed by the governor.

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