Memorial Day in Freeport

Posted Thursday, May 28, 2015 3:17 pm

Henry Enders is the oldest member of the Fire Department and a World War II veteran.

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WORLD WAR II VETERANS stand with local officials after the Memorial Day Service in Freeport. From left are Ken Bellafiore, Director of the Freeport Memorial Library, Village Trustees Debra Mule and Carmen Pineryo, Grand Marshals Alan Jay, Al Klipfel, Vincent Greco, Robert Pachas, Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, Grand Marshal Henry Enders, Deputy Mayor George Martinez and Trustee Ron Ellerbe.

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MEMBERS OF Freeport High School’s NAVY ROTC

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DANCERS AND FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND performed for residents at the Freeport Memorial Day Parade.

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FREEPORT PAL BOXING TEAM marched in the Memorial Day Parade

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Thousands of Freeporters lined Merrick Road on Monday, May 25, to watch the Memorial Day Parade, that honored Freeport’s veterans and remembered those who died in service to their country. This year’s Grand Marshals, all World War II veterans, were paid a special tribute.

The parade was organized by members of the American Legion – William Clinton Story Post in Freeport and featured four divisions of marchers including Mayor Robert Kennedy and the board of trustees, various branches of Village government, the fire department and police as well as Town of Hemsptead and Nassau County officials. Freeport

Superintendent of Schools Kishore Kuncham and trustees also marched, along with the children from each of Freeport’s schools and the Freeport Memorial Library. There was also representation from numerous local organizations, churches and civic groups.
A memorial service followed, including the laying of the wreaths. Freeport Librarian Regina Feeney was keynote speaker. Mayor Robert Kennedy also spoke.

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Memorial Day in Freeport

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