Reposted from Seneca Veterans Powwow | July 12 at 12:15 PM
Honoring our Veterans and Service members in the Powwow circle July 17, 18, and 19. The Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow is an annual contest powwow in honor of our veterans. Joe was a member of the Seneca Nation’s Snipe Clan and was born on the Cattaraugus Territory and dedicated member of the Iroquois Post #1587, our host Veterans Post.
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Boatswain (Bos’n) Marvin Curry served on active duty in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1970. He was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, serving on eight ships during his distinguished career receiving many medals for his meritorious service to the nation. His many qualifications included deep-sea salvage and submarine rescue diver.
After his retirement from active duty, CWO Bos’n “Joe” Curry served as the original superintendent who established the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park from 1977 to 1997, supervising the refurbishment and maintenance of the park’s military surplus vessels, aircrafts and vehicles.
Joe played a critical role in recognizing the need for and importance of improving the quality-of-life for a large number of the Seneca Nation veterans and worked hard to establish a Veterans Affairs advocate initiative for the Seneca Nation. This effort was instrumental in allowing the Iroquois Post #1587 to enhance their prideful cultural immersion and community engagement efforts with a focus on youth and honoring and paying tribute to our native warriors.
