Ernie Cyr: born May 2, 1932 Middlebury, Vt Graduated from West Rutland HS class of 1950.
US Army Korean war veteran assigned to the 31st Artillery entering 1950, 1957 assigned to Antiaircraft Artillery and Guided missile Center, Ft Bliss, TX. Then overseas 1959. 1962 made SSG while on duty in Vincenza, Italy.
1953 worked on a farm in Orwell.
Past Commander and member of Middlebury Post #27 Life Member
Department Americanism Chair 2001-2002.
Boys State President 1998-1999
Membership 1997-98
Dept Citizens Flag Alliance 2005-2007
Department Commander 1998-1999. (Special Note his Wife Peg was Department President of the Auxiliary)
National Americanism Council 2001-2002
National Foreign Relations Council 1999-2001
Ernie had an incredible presence and the ability to spin a yarn before each meeting and conference. He was inspiring to those that heard him speak. Americanism programs and Children and Youth were his passions.
