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Commander Alfred Bevilacqua and wife Rita, both from Cedarhurst, took to the dance floor at American Legion Post 339's Veterans' Night 2009.
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Lydia LoBianco, John LoBianco, Harry Beltrani, and Lino Viola took a break from dancing to enjoy some of the special wine provided by American Legion Post 339.
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DaMarr McBean and Da’Mel Pinkney took part in a moment of silence honoring their family member Sgt. Deon Taylor.
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At the dinner,
disabled veterans from St. Albans Veterans Home, including, from left, Colonel Elmo Potter (Army Special Forces/Korea), James K’elessandro (Army/WWII) and James Weir (Army/Vietnam), were honored as part of this pre-Veteran’s Day celebration.
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Disabled veterans, from left, Jose Garcia (Army/Vietnam) and Peter Kessler (Navy/Vietnam) enjoyed the dinner held in their honor by Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339.
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Goldie Occhiuzzo lit candles in remembrance of those who have given their lives for our country at a dinner hosted by Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339 honoring disabled veterans.
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Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339 hosted a dinner for disabled veterans on Oct. 28 at Pompei Restaurant in West Hempstead as a precursor to this year’s Veteran's Day. The family of Sgt. Deon Taylor, who lost his life in service to our country, was honored with a standing ovation and a plaque at the dinner. A number of veterans from St. Albans Veterans Home were recognized during a post-dinner ceremony as well.
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