1. 1. Salute to Veterans SUNY Delhi November 15, 2012
2. 2. Veterans have figured prominently in SUNY Delhis history, beginning with the first official college yearbook in 1922.
3. 3. William La Que (Bill) Bill is a good scout, his only failing is the love for his little daughter, Ethel.Record: Member American Legion; Donald Gleason Post.
4. 4. Orrin J. Eckler Orrins heart may well be compared to the liberal proportions of his physique, making him a friend to all. Record: Joined the U.S. Army of Volunteers, June 17, 1917; was commander of National Disabled Soldiers League; member Veterans of Foreign Wars, No.248
5. 5. 4.7 million Americans fought in WWI. Of these, 116,000 died in service and 204,000 were wounded.
6. 6. Joseph Mangold (Joe) One of the main features about him is that he is painfully punctual, which is a quality many of us would like to have. Record: Member Donald Gleason Post, American Legion; Lt. Harold Gouch Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars
7. 7. Henrik Petersen Pete Pete the great is a good walker. He travels the miles in search of enjoyment. He is tall and quite proud, Though dresses quite rough. But a man all around in his studies and play. Record: Mexican War, 1915; World War, 1917 to 1919; member of Veterans of Foreign Wars; member American Legion
8. 8. The first law in the colonies on pensions, enacted in 1636 by Plymouth, provided money to those disabled in the colonys defense against Native Americans. In 1776 the Continental Congress sought to encourage enlistments and curtail desertions with the nations first pension law.
9. 9. Eugene Bennet Bennie Bennies quiet manner and ready smile have won him many friends about D.A.S. Record: Served with the 3rd F.A. at Texas; veteran of World War; member American Legion
10. 10. Thomas Russell Brown (Brownie) Dont tell him he is a fine fellow, because he knows that already.Record: American Legion, Donald Gleason Post
11. 11. Charles D. Randles When Charlie is around we know that some business will be transacted soon, for he is always so ambitious and practical Record: World War veteran; 59th C.A.C. Co., 2nd Division; member of American Legion; member of Disabled Soldiers League.
12. 12. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the GI Bill of Rights into law in 1944. This law assisted 7.8 million GIs with training and guaranteed 5.9 million home loans. This bill transformed the economy and society of the U.S.
13. 13. Senior Class History, 1948
14. 14. Aerial view of campus, 1947
15. 15. Senior Class History, 1949
16. 16. More than 6 million Vietnam-era veterans returned from the war but the percentage of disabled veterans was higher than in any previous war. By 1972 there were 308,000 veterans with disabilities connected to military service.
17. 17. SUNY Delhi Veterans Club, 1969
18. 18. SUNY Delhi Veterans Club, 1970
19. 19. The number of cases for disability pension payments increased from $80 million in 1960 to $1.24 billion by 1978; this included veterans from WWII who reached the age of 65.
20. 20. Slide 4 SUNY Delhi Veterans Club, 1971
21. 21. SUNY Delhi Vets Club, 1973
22. 22. As of 2012, 800,000 recent vets have gone back to college.
23. 23. Veterans Day Reception, 2011
24. 24. Slide 4 Veterans Day Reception, 2011
25. 25. In 2012, SUNY Delhi was named a Military-Friendly school by G.I.Jobs Magazine for the second year in a row.
26. 26. Virginia Giles and Michele DeFreece display a plaque from G.I. Jobs Magazine