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15th Annual Veterans Memorial Wall Ceremony


This year marks the 15th annual Town of Amherst Veterans Memorial Wall Ceremony where the Town Board, Town Veterans Committee and entire community will honoring the class of 2026. The memorial wall honors both living and deceased veterans from Amherst and Williamsville. The ceremony will be held at 2 PM Sunday, August 16 at the Veterans Memorial Wall, 390 Mill Street, Williamsville. This year, the Town will add the names of 59 veterans who served in the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, including one veteran who was held as a prisoner of war. Residents, veterans, military families, and members of the community are encouraged to attend this meaningful event as the Town recognizes the men and women who answered the call to serve. The Veterans Memorial Wall stands as a lasting tribute to the courage, dedication, and selflessness of local veterans and serves as a reminder of the profound impact their service has had on our community and our country.

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Posted on Aug 14, 2026 by the Amherst Veterans Committee.

Meeting Dates

Mon., January  12, 2026,  05:30 PM

Mon., March  2, 2026,  05:30 PM

Mon., March  30, 2026,  05:30 PM

Mon., May  4, 2026,  05:30 PM

Mon., June  1, 2026,  05:30 PM

Mon., July  13, 2026,  05:30 PM

Mon., August  3, 2026,  05:30 PM

Tue., September  8, 2026,  05:30 PM

Mon., October  5, 2026,  05:30 PM

Mon., November  2, 2026,  05:30 PM

Mon., December  7, 2026,  05:30 PM

Mon., January  11, 2027,  05:30 PM


Meeting Location

Amherst Municipal Building
5583 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221

To verify, please call (716) 631-7013.


Mission Statement

To honor Amherst Veterans as a valuable community resource through education and recognition.


Supplemental Information


Disclosure Information


Liaison

Deputy Supervisor & Councilmember


Members

Andrew S. Peirce (C)  term expires  12/31/2027

Joe Orzechowski (CC)  term expires  12/31/2027

Jacqui Berger (S)  term expires  12/31/2027

Patrick Conner (M)  term expires  12/31/2026

Richard J. Herrmann (M)  term expires  12/31/2027

Dan Howard (M)  term expires  12/31/2027

Thomas F. Hurley, II (M)  term expires  12/31/2027

Irving Sellers (M)  term expires  12/31/2026

Eugene Sibick (M)  term expires  12/31/2026

Nathan  Sull (M)  term expires  12/31/2026

Rob Stutz (O)

Key

(C) Chairperson
(CC) Co-Chairperson
(M) Member
(O) Resource Person
(S) Secretary
(V) Vice Chairperson

About Amherst

The Town of Amherst was established in 1818 and celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 2018. The town has a geographical area of 53.6 square miles and a population of greater than 122,000.

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