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By Wendy Post —<\/p>\n

Over a two-day period, Feb. 21 and 22, 2025, the community gathered to mourn the loss of Ken Easton.<\/p>\n

Ken served in the U.S. Army as a medic in Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart and other medals and citations. He then returned home to continue his service to the people of the Village of Owego. <\/p>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

His service continued throughout the years, as he supported veteran and fraternal organizations, as well as the Owego Fire Department for decades.<\/p>\n

Calling Hours took place on Friday, and then services on Saturday, which included an abbreviated and shortened Honor Guard recognition, as well as a procession with firefighters, family, and apparatus traveling through town and ending at Central Fire Station for a time of remembrance and gathering.<\/p>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

A bagpiper played “Amazing Grace” as the procession arrived in front of Station No. 1.<\/p>\n

The funeral service can be viewed online at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com<\/a>. You can also find The Owego Pennysaver on Facebook<\/a> to view videos from the procession to the fire station, and additional photos.<\/p>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Veteran,<\/a>

On Feb. 22, 2025, Ken Easton traveled for the final time through downtown Owego, with the final stop at Central Fire Station No. 1 in Owego where a celebration and remembrance were held. Burial will take place at a future date at Arlington Cemetery, where Ken will be buried with full honors. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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