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We must act to end veteran suicide
Earlier this month, we celebrated Veterans Day, and thanked those who have served our nation for their sacrifice and that of their families. We must always remember . . . more
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Let’s honor our veterans by supporting them at home
In the tapestry of our nation’s history, veterans stand as the threads of bravery, courage and unity that weave together the fabric of our freedom. We expressed our gratitude for their sacrifices earlier this month . . . more
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On Veterans Day in Island Park residents honored the valiant men and women who have served in the military.
Photos: Village of Island Park recognizes veterans
Island Park’s annual Veterans Day remembrance ceremony hosted by the American Legion Post 1029 was held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Members of the color guard of the Village of Island Park’s Fire … more
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MSSN advisory board members Christine Ferazani, Michael Schamroth; Rockville Centre Mayor Fran Murray; Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy; Steve Biscotti, NYS Senator Steve Rhoads; Ralph Esposito, director of Nassau County veterans service agency; MSSN scholarship award winner Oscar Torres-Martinez; Tony Rivas, MSSN assitant director of safety and security and MSSN advisory board member Anthony Cancellieri.
Mount Sinai South Nassau salutes veterans for their service
Mount Sinai South Nassau held its annual Veterans Day celebration on Sept. 3 to express gratitude and appreciation for the valor and service of its employees and residents who have served in the US … more
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A heart-felt Oceanside Homecoming for WWII veteran
World War II veteran David Marshall was honored at halftime of Oceanside High School’s Homecoming game Saturday. Marshall, a Baldwin resident since the 1960s, fought in the Army’s 84th … more
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NYS Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
How can you honor a veteran?
  Looking for a way to honor a veteran? Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is seeking nominations for the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame, an online tribute to the … more
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We honor the fallen, but must not forget our veterans
After our collective pause on Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, it behooves us to take the next step by renewing our commitment to taking care of veterans right here in Nassau County. more
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Our armed forces need your help
There were more than a dozen of them — some wearing caps denoting their military service, others in full uniform. They were veterans of various conflicts . . . more
Marianna Winchester, the Gold Star mother of U.S. Marine Lt. Ronald Winchester, and American Legion Post 303 Commander Frank Colon Jr. honored the troops on Veterans Day in 2017. Winchester, an Oceanside Middle School physical education teacher, created the fundraising Walk of Honor in her son’s memory.
The end of a fundraising era
What began as a way for a sister to honor her brother was transformed into a 15-year-long community-wide tradition in Rockville Centre. U.S. Marine Lt. Ronald Winchester was killed on Sept. 3, … more
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Veterans from World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam were treated to a trip to Washington last Saturday by Honor Flight Long Island. One stop the 47 veterans made was at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.
Honor Flight takes Oceanside veteran on trip of D.C.
In 1969, Oceanside resident William Taylor, then 20, received a draft letter to go to Vietnam. He left college in his second year and decided to accelerate his draft to show the government that he … more
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