Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency

06/01/2026

Hey Veterans! Save the date for our June Coffee Hour on Tuesday, June 9th from 8-10AM at Lakeside Farms, 336 Schauber Rd., Ballston Lake, NY 12019.

Please RSVP to Erin!

The restaurant will be open to the public, so seating is limited. We ask veterans to arrive based on last name:
A–L: 8:00AM
M–Z: 9:00AM

This helps with seating and keeps things smooth for the staff. Note that this event is for veterans only; spouses or partners shouldn't attend this time.

05/27/2026

Veterans, please join us for an evening of information, questions, and answers about VA benefits and services available to you.

When: Wednesday June 24th at 6PM
Where: VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RSVP: Commander Jonathan Chieco from VFW Post 420 at [email protected].

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten. This is a photo of the Saratoga County Veterans' Memorial dedicated to those Saratoga County Veterans who lost their lives or were severely wounded in action. This project was supported by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, and the monument was unveiled on September 22, 2001. You can view all the names on this monument at the Saratoga National Historical Park.

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Today's Honor Deceased Veterans Ceremony honored the life of Donald L. Hersey of the Town of Providence.

Born on November 28, 1945, in Corinth to Louis and Mabel, Donald attended Galway Schools. He joined the US Marine Corps on January 29, 1965, training as an Engineer Equipment Operator before serving as a Combat Engineer in Vietnam. Following his service in Vietnam, Donald was assigned to Company B of the 8th Engineer Battalion at Camp Lejeune, NC. He received an honorable discharge at the rank of Sergeant on January 28, 1968. His dedication earned him several accolades, including the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnamese Service Medal with 1 Star, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnamese Campaign Medal with Device, and the Presidential Unit Citation. Donald also served in the US Army Reserves.

In civilian life, he was self-employed, engaging in various activities such as bulldozing, landscaping, and running a rubbish route. He later worked at the former Lockheed Martin in West Milton until his retirement in 2002. A dedicated community member, Donald was involved with the Providence Volunteer Ambulance Corp, the Volunteer Fire Department, and the American Legion Post 1461. He married Beverly on October 7, 1967, and together they had three children. Donald passed away on December 20, 2025.

This ceremony, organized by our office and the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, honors a late veteran monthly, inviting family and the public to attend.

05/16/2026

Land of the free, because of the brave.

is an acknowledgement of all members currently serving in the U.S. military. We are grateful for your service, sacrifice and commitment to protecting our freedom. Today, we salute every service member—Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Thank you for your bravery and devotion.

At the Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency, we are committed to helping Veterans and their families secure the benefits and services they have earned through exceptional customer service and advocacy.

Share this with a Veteran friend and visit our website to learn more about our services: https://loom.ly/08OMRRo

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

The Saratoga County 250th Commission is encouraging residents to line the streets and pay respect to the Repose of the Fallen Procession, returning the remains of 44 veterans of the Continental Army to their final resting place in Lake George Battlefield Park. On Wednesday May 20th, the military motorcade will travel through Saratoga County from south to north along Route 9, arriving in Clifton Park at approximately 10:30am. At approximately 11am the motorcade will make a brief, 5-minute stop in front of Saratoga Springs City Hall at the corner of Lake Ave, and Broadway where attendees can pay their respects to the veterans and view the vintage military transport vehicles. Please note that these times are estimates and may be subject to change.

05/12/2026

We invite you to our monthly Honor Deceased Veterans Ceremony, taking place next Tuesday, May 19th at 2pm. This month, we will be honoring Donald L. Hersey of the Town of Providence.