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U.S. Army Captain Tom Garner, left, with Jerry Snell, Waterfront Warriors chairman, and U.S. Army soldier Angie Sosa, during last year’s event at the Allegria.

Waterfront Warriors, Allegria support the troops

“There’s going to be a family atmosphere, and it’s for a great cause,” said James Lynch, an event coordinator for the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors, of the organization’s upcoming “Wrap … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 12/7/11

Hagen School of Irish Dance students performed as they marched through the Long Beach streets.

A time for Irish pride

“I truly believe it brings the whole community out and it shows our community in a good light,” said Long Beach resident Carol O’Neill, president of the Michelle O’Neill Foundation, of … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 9/28/11

Brian McNamara, a Long Beach resident and firefighter, thanked wounded veterans during the Waterfront Warriors parade on Beech Street last Sunday. The organization hosted 30 injured soldiers and their families for a week of activities in Long Beach and New York City.

Pride and patriotism

For U.S. Marine Cpl. Chris Bowers, 25, the support from the Long Beach community was palpable. As the rain began to intensify midway through the Waterfront Warriors' welcome parade for wounded … more

Anthony Rifilato | 7/29/10

Keith Grant, who served two tours in Iraq, came to support the Waterfront Warriors at The Inn last Saturday, July 16.

Waterfront Warriors gears up for 5K race and parade

The Long Beach Waterfront Warriors hosted a fundraiser at The Inn on West Beech Street last Saturday, July 17, as it gears up for its annual 5K race and welcome parade for wounded soldiers and their … more

7/23/10

Members of the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors have been raising funds leading up to the 5K Race and welcome parade on Sunday, July 25. From left are Bob McIntyre, Erin McIntyre, Jerry Snell, John Zimmerman, Jamie Lynch, Dan Mullin and Patty Sullivan at National Boulevard last Sunday, where they sold t-shirts, hats and raffles.

L.B. Waterfront Warriors presents ‘Chosin’

The Long Beach Waterfront Warriors organization is continuing its push to support wounded soldiers, by hosting a number of fundraising initiatives, including a screening of the award-winning … more

7/16/10

More than 20 volunteers created approximately 250 care packages that will be sent to soldiers overseas just in time for the holidays.

Holidays for heroes

Long Beach residents played Santa Claus this year by donating items for 250 care packages that will be sent to soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan just in time for the holidays. The … more

ARIELLA MONTI | 12/9/09

Wounded Army veterans Derek Hughs, left, Clayton Peters, Jason Knowlton, civilian girlfriend Catherine Hubbel and Greg Amira got a surfing lesson from Long Beach native Cliff Skudin, as part of the four-day long Waterfront Warriors event, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, which brought 16 veterans injured in combat and their families to the city for some fun in the sun.

A weekend for the wounded

In September 2005, Army Sgt. Michael Carrasquillo was on an air assault mission in Afghanistan with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was attempting to pull an injured member of his unit to safety when he was hit with a barrage of bullets that penetrated his bicep, chest, shoulder, stomach and hand. more

ARIELLA MONTI | 9/3/09

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