This academy has a history of injuries, abuse, hazing, and discrimination. We are seeking Justice for Peyton. Peyton lived a life of service, as a member of the La Fargeville and Shaker Road Loudonville volunteer Fire Departments, before taking his dream job with the Watertown Fire Department. Peyton graduated posthumously from Siena College, worked for Rusty Johnson Masonry, the Watertown Saving
s Bank, and the Robinson Family Farm. He worked hard and stood up for others, even when unpopular. Peyton died during training, under suspicious circumstances. There has been no transparency with the investigation, and repeated calls to the NYS Attorney General to have a thorough and independent investigation have gone unanswered. There have been numerous unnecessary injuries at this Academy although complaints have been filed, changes weren’t made. Peyton was the 6th member of his class that required outside medical attention. In only 2 1/2 weeks! 3 were for severe dehydration, which with proper supervision and rehab, is completely avoidable. Peyton had told his father that he believed the female recruits were being unfairly targeted and abused. A past recruit had her nose broken. Another recruit suffered a career ending injury. This are just what we have learned in a short period of time. A culture of abuse, hazing, improper supervision and rehab, and unrealistic training expectation, including sleep deprivation exists. This has been allowed for decades. We seek justice for Peyton, for the past victims, and for the future trainees. No one should suffer abuse, and no family should suffer this loss. The family has also partnered with the Northern New York Community Foundation to manage the Peyton Lane S Morse Legacy Foundation. This will be a perpetual Foundation, that will provide Awards to Graduating La Fargeville Central Seniors, provide assistance to Local Fire Departments for training, equipment, and repairs, provide assistance to Community organizations, and people in need. This will continue Peyton’s Legacy of helping others. We will be using this page to bring you updates on this case, ask for help, and for introducing you all to the great human being that Peyton was. Please help us get .
