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Goldsmith delivered a petition, organized by the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and signed by 60,000 people, to Sen. Harry Reid in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4, urging him to bring the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Bill to the Senate floor for a vote.

After a trying deployment in Iraq in 2005, former U.S. Army Sgt. Kristofer Goldsmith suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. By 2007, the psychic pain seemed inescapable for the Bellmore … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/17/14

North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749 Chaplain Bruce Burnham, a U.S. Navy veteran, Adjutant Frank Colon and Bob Kohler, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, saluted the flag.

Veterans honored in Bellmore

The Bellmores paused on Tuesday to pay homage to the men and women who have served in the U.S. military at the community’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. North Bellmore American Legion Post No. … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/12/14

John Skidmore, of North Bellmore, raced through downtown Bellmore in patriotic fashion.

Patriotism on display at Striders’ run

lthough skies were overcast last Friday morning, they did not dampen the spirits of more than 500 participants in the Independence Day Run hosted by the Bellmore Striders running club. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

Veterans and active military personnel will be able to visit Hempstead Town beaches for free this weekend.

Town waives recreational fees for military personnel Independence Day weekend

To salute the veterans and active service personnel in honor of Independence Day, Hempstead Town will waive parks’ admission fees on the July 4th weekend for active military personnel and … more

7/3/14

Sal Saladino, an Army veteran and a member of North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749, paid homage to America’s military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in battle at the Newbridge Road ceremony.

Bellmorites mark Memorial Day

Folks from throughout the Bellmores came out in droves on a sunny morning on Monday to remember those who died in service to their country at the community’s annual Memorial Day parade. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/28/14

Frank Colon, second from right, said that veterans in North Bellmore American Legion Post No. 1749 are in need of a tax break — and that the delayed enactment will affect them negatively.

County voids vets’ tax breaks

Although dozens of school boards across Nassau County recently voted to ease veterans’ tax burdens, the county’s Department of Assessment has postponed enactment of the tax breaks until … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/17/14

Jerry Harrington, center, joined his children and other Saw Mill Road Elementary School students on Nov. 25 to prepare candy for shipment to military personnel stationed overseas.

Saw Mill students spread holiday cheer to Afghanistan

With the help of a local parent, students at Saw Mill Road Elementary School collected and sent hundreds of pounds of candy to military personnel stationed overseas to kick off the holiday season. Now the school community is collecting much-needed supplies for the troops in the hope that they will be delivered by New Year’s Day. more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/18/13

We must stay out of Syria

The ongoing civil war in Syria has created quite a geopolitical predicament for President Obama. I find myself agreeing with him on fewer and fewer issues, but I have to say he is taking the right approach on Syria. more

5/16/13

‘A beautiful day to remember my son’

The solemn sound of bagpipes playing “Amazing Grace” mixed with the throaty roar of motorcycles as the hearse carrying Lance Cpl. Gregory T. Buckley’s body pulled up in front of St. Agnes Cathedral last Saturday afternoon. more

By Alex Costello | 8/22/12

U.S. Marine Cpl. Kevin Vaughan with his girlfriend, Lanette Lucksavage, in physical therapy at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.

Civic group honors Marine wounded in battle

With tears in his eyes, Marine Cpl. Kevin Vaughan waved to the several hundred supporters who arrived in North Merrick to welcome him home on March 9. Driven by his father, Jim, to his driveway on Winifred Drive, Vaughan watched as his neighbors, friends and well-wishers waved American flags and brandished signs to give him a hero’s welcome during a parade that was organized by the Wenshaw Park Civic Association. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 3/8/12

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