When Raymond V. "Bucky" Calleaux was told he would receive the Boston Post Cane, he replied, "I'd like a cane."

A man of few words, and many years with the American Legion, Calleaux was presented with the cane - signifying the town's oldest resident - in a brief ceremony on June 3 at the Senior Center.

Karen Edwards, the center's director, emceed the ceremony, with Bucky, his family and friends front and center. After presenting a brief history of the Boston Post Cane, Edwards gave the 95-year-old resident a jewel box containing a miniature version of the cane.

The cane itself - a replica that's been around for about 10 years - is in a glass case. Both the cane and a plaque displaying the names of each recipient are in the Senior Center, across from the reception desk.

Members of the Norfolk American Legion Post 335 were on hand to honor Calleaux, who has been an active member of the post for 76 years.

"Anything that needed to be done, Bucky would do it - right or wrong," said Frank Zolli, the current post commander. "He is the light of our lives. He is our example. It makes living in our small town so special."

Al Bozza, the post's junior vice commander, said Calleaux was the honorary guest at the post's annual Veterans' Dinner in November.

In 2025, the post honored Calleaux, who served with the Marines during the Korean War, with a special certificate marking his 75 years of membership with the American Legion.