It was a heartwarming Memorial Day story that worked out for everyone. Over the Memorial Day weekend, New York State Troopers came upon a vehicle disabled on the side of the road. After finding out the driver was a 91-year-old Korean War veteran with a carload of other veterans on their way home from the local American Legion post the troopers lent a helping hand.
“Yesterday two Troopers while on patrol on the Southern State Parkway westbound west of exit 27 when they observed a disabled vehicle and stopped to assist,” the New York State Police said today. “The Troopers interviewed the driver, a 91-year-old Korean War veteran who was driving back from the American Legion with two passengers, also veterans. The Troopers changed the tire and got the three Veterans back on their way safely.”
The troopers said it was their way of giving back on a weekend that was about honoring those who sacrificed for our nation.
“Troopers are always out there to help but with respect to this weekend we were able to help them, especially on this weekend and give back to these three men who served our great nation,” the NYSP said.