Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and the Office of Veterans Affairs paid tribute to the following Dutchess County veterans who have passed away and served their country and community honorably as part of the 2026 Dutchess County Honor-A-Veteran Ceremonies. (View 2025 Honorees Here)
U.S. Air Force — James T. Cartica, Sr.
County Remembers Air Force, Air National Guard Vet at ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony
U.S. Army Corporal (E-4) Howard A. Traudt
County Commemorates Rhinebeck Army Corporal at ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant William "Bill" Cole
Hyde Park Army Veteran Remembered at ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony
U.S. Navy Signalman Third Class (SM3) Philip A. Bauer, Sr.
Pawling Navy Veteran Commemorated During ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony
U.S. Army Sergeant Jacob Baker
Sue Serino, County Remember Poughkeepsie Army Vet at ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony
U.S. Army Specialist Stephen Shumway
Sue Serino, County Recognize Fishkill Army Vet at ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony
