TROY, NY – On Saturday morning, September 10th at 10:00 am, the Veterans of Lansingburgh, Inc. will host the annual service in Troy’s historic Oakwood Cemetery to commemorate the 256th birthday of Uncle Sam.  A flag-raising will be performed by the Troy Detachment Marine Corp League. A wreath will be presented by the Disabled American Veterans. This year’s guest speaker is Helen Hambuchen Painter of Conway, Arkansas, the great great great great granddaughter of Samuel Wilson.

The graveside ceremony is a rich tradition.  Each year since September 13, 1958, a group of veterans and citizens have honored Samuel Wilson at his graveside. Originally sponsored by the Tibbits Cadets, the ceremony is now sponsored by the Veterans of Lansingburgh, with assistance from the staff of Oakwood Cemetery.

 WHAT:    64th Anniversary honoring Uncle Sam at graveside ceremony

 WHEN:   10:00 am, Saturday, September 10, 2022

 WHERE:  Oakwood Cemetery, 186 Oakwood Avenue, Troy, NY (follow signs to Uncle Sam gravesite)

 WHO:      sponsored by the Veterans of Lansingburgh, Inc., Thomas Dingley, President