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U.S. Army Captain Tom Garner, left, with Gerry Snell, Waterfront Warriors co-chairman, and U.S. Army soldier Angie Sosa, during the 2011 Holiday for Heroes event at the Allegria Hotel.

L.B. Waterfront Warriors hosting 5th annual event to support the troops

The Long Beach Waterfront Warriors will host its 5th annual Holiday for Heroes event on Dec. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Long Beach Catholic Regional School, to support the troops during the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/5/13

Thomas Wheeler, left, Patrick Henry, Joseph Henry, Jack Wheeler, Anna Wheeler, and Thomas Kelly cheered the soldiers on from the sidewalk.

Fifth annual Waterfront Warriors parade welcomes servicemen to Long Beach

Residents lined the streets of the West End last Sunday afternoon, waving flags and cheering as the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors welcome parade rolled through the streets. Twenty-one wounded … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/24/13

Brothers Richard and Mark McCarthy, owner of Lola’s donated the space for the Waterfront Warriors.

Long Beach Waterfront Warriors hold fifth annual fundraiser

The Long Beach Waterfront Warriors, a volunteer organization that assists wounded, ill and injured soldiers, held its annual fundraiser at Lola’s Kitchen & Wine Bar on May 20. Proceeds from … more

5/30/13

Soldiers and their families on the beach during a visit last year.

Long Beach Waterfront Warriors to hold fifth annual fundraiser

The Long Beach Waterfront Warriors, a volunteer organization that assists wounded, ill and injured soldiers, will hold a fundraiser at Lola’s Kitchen & Wine Bar, 180 W. Broadway in Long Beach on … more

5/15/13

Long Beach resident Robin Lynch, pictured prior to the Boston Marathon, had raised money for girls' sports programs that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Her husband said that she was not injured in Monday's bombings and was returning home.

L.B. resident was 'a block away' from Boston Marathon blast

Long Beach resident Robin Lynch, who was running in Monday's Boston Marathon to raise money for local youth sports programs impacted by Hurricane Sandy, was a block away from the finish line when the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/15/13

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Hayes, left, crossed the finish line with Sgt. Michael Barrett, and his wife, Janel during the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors 5K race last Sunday, before the groups annual Welcome Parade along Beech Street

Pride and patriotism

Thirty-two wounded soldiers from different branches of the armed services and their families marched in the fourth annual Long Beach Waterfront Warriors welcome parade on Sunday, July 22, as hundreds of residents, filled with patriotism and pride, lined the streets. more

By Vanessa Canner | 7/25/12

A soldier and his family during last year's visit to Long Beach.

Waterfront Warriors 5K race and Welcome Parade set for Sunday

In cooperation with the City of Long Beach, the Waterfront Warriors will hold a 5K race for the soldiers on Sunday, July 22 at 8 a.m. on the boardwalk at Riverside Blvd. At 3 p.m., the 4th annual … more

7/19/12

The Inn to host 4th annual Long Beach Waterfront Warriors fundraiser

The Inn, at 943 West Beech Street, will hold its fourth annual fundraiser for the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors on Saturday, July 7, for wounded soldiers and their families who visit Long Beach this … more

6/21/12

Honoring the Fallen — U.S. veterans and others placed wreaths at the Wall of Honor at Kennedy Plaza on Memorial Day.

Long Beach commemorates Memorial Day

Thousands of people, many wearing red, white and blue, lined the streets of Long Beach on Monday as Grand Marshal Gerald Hunt led the annual Memorial Day Parade, which began at Ohio Ave. and ended at … more

By Vanessa Canner | 5/30/12

Rocker Joan Jett made a surprise visit and greeted the troops last Sunday, where she took photos with the soldiers during the event.

Allegria Hotel hosts ‘Wrap Party’ for Long Beach Waterfront Warriors

The Long Beach Waterfront Warriors, along with the Allegria Hotel, Long Beach Catholic Regional School and the VFW Lt. John F. O’Grady Post 1384, held a “wrap party” at the hotel on Sunday, … more

12/14/11

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