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Lance Corporal Patrick Gallagher was born in Ireland in 1944, before immigrating to the United States at the age of 18. He later joined the U.S. Marine Corps, earning the Navy Cross, the second highest honor that can be bestowed upon a member of the Navy or Marines.
Hoping to launch the 'U.S.S. Gallagher'
The momentum is growing for those who wish to honor an Irish veteran of the United States Marine Corps who made Lynbrook his home before he fought and perished in an act of heroism during the Vietnam … more
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Boots on the ground lead to boots in the ground
A majority of Americans, according to the Pew Research Center, support stepped-up military action against ISIS even though only one-third of those urging boots on the ground believe that we have a clear goal in sight. more
Honoring the Stars and Stripes
The American flag exists at the periphery of most our lives. It takes on significance mainly at events kicked off by the playing of the national anthem, at parades and during the seventh-inning stretch at Yankees games. more
The ambiguity of war
I plugged a simple search term into Google last week: “Were Afghanistan and Iraq worth it?” Tens of thousands of entries popped up. more
Michael Russo shared his Navy photos with first graders.
Bring a veteran to school day in Lynbrook
To embody the school theme for the year, “Be the Change,” Lynbrook’s Waverly Park School hosted its first annual “Bring a Veteran to School Day.” Students and teachers invited family … more
World War II veteran Fracncis X. Becker looks at the names of comrades on the Lynbrook Wall of Honor.
A salute to Lynbrook's veterans
During the Korean War era, Henry Speicher had spent time as an army corporal. He remembers leaving a Brooklyn army base to travel to places like Africa, … more
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Black & Red members were among 200 motorcyclists who took part in the event.
Motorcycles and murals in Lynbrook
Several dozen motorcyclists revved up their engines to raise money for the first annual Support a Veteran event in Lynbrook’s Greis Park on Sunday. The event featured food, friends, and 200 … more
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The Moving Wall replica was assembled in Greis Park on June 10 by Carpenters Local Union 7
Vietnam Moving Wall comes to Lynbrook
The Moving Wall will be available for viewing 24 hours a day, starting on June 10 and ending on June 13 in Greis Veterans Memorial Park in Lynbrook.Services will be held nightly at 7 p.m., followed by taps more
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Boo-hoo! Blumenthal’s dreams may be deferred
If we learned anything from last week’s elections, it’s that voters have become a lot smarter than we give them credit for. The May 18 primaries were just the first round of tests for many influential incumbents, and several big names flopped at the polls. more
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Lynbrook officials are bringing the Vietnam Moving Wall — a half-size replica of the Vietnam Memorial Monument in Washington, D.C. — to the village in June. So far, officials have raised $6,000 — which leaves them $19,000 still to go. “We need to help the vets and show our respect for all their dedication and patriotism,” said Lynbrook Trustee Alan Beach, who, along with the Western Long Island Detachment Marine Corps League, is spearheading the effort to bring the Moving Wall to Lynbrook.
A culinary taste of Lynbrook
Lynbrook officials are bringing the Vietnam Moving Wall — a half-size replica of the Vietnam Memorial Monument in Washington, D.C. — to the village in June. So far, officials have raised $6,000 — which leaves them $19,000 still to go. “We need to help the vets and show our respect for all their dedication and patriotism,” said Lynbrook Trustee Alan Beach, who, along with the Western Long Island Detachment Marine Corps League, is spearheading the effort to bring the Moving Wall to Lynbrook. more
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