Floyd Bennett Day - May 9
![]() Have you ever driven by the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury or the Floyd Bennett Memorial Bandstand in Warrensburg and wondered,
“Who was Floyd Bennett?” Answer: He was a local hero who grew up in Warrensburgh, enlisted in the Navy on December 15, 1917 in Burlington, Vermont, and placed in the new Naval Aviation Wing. This beloved son of Warrensburgh served his country with honor and distinction – he was;
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Floyd Bennett Day - May 9th, 2023
On Tuesday, May 9th, members of the Warrensburgh-Thurman Historical Society met at the Floyd Bennett Bandstand in honor of Floyd Bennett. Town Historian Sandi Parisi read a brief statement outlining Bennett’s accomplishments and Museum Director Laura Moore placed a wreath in his memory. Dennis West, husband of Board Member Yvonne West conducted an honorary flyover. |
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