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Retired Colonel Chester “Chet” Edwards proudly poses with the proclamation granted to him by New York State Assemblyman Steve Otis (not pictured) along with Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, who awarded him another citation on Oct. 22 in Saratoga Springs where he was named Veteran of the Year by the Friends of the New York State Military Museum and the Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the United States Army.

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New York State Military Museum names P.C. resident Veteran of the Year

Every year, the Friends of the New York State Military Museum and the Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the United States Army come together to elect their Veteran of the Year. Historically, veterans from the regional area have been selected. But that trend changed this year when a board member familiar with Chester "Chet" Edwards’ post-military career put his name into the running.

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