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Readjusting to civilian life can be the biggest challenge that veterans, including the 2.6 million servicemen and women who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, face. In fact, 38 percent of active and …
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By Rossana Weitekamp and Mike Smollins
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11/9/16
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Military veterans and first responders gathered at the American Legion Post 303 on Oct. 21 to celebrate the post’s annual Law and Order Night. The ceremony celebrated the contributions of …
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By Peter Belfiore
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10/26/16
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The sound of “Amazing Grace” echoed from bagpipes. The sun peaked through scattered clouds just after 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, shining down on an unusually still downtown Wantagh.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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9/13/16
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For some people, June 14 will just be another ordinary Tuesday. For others, it will mean a lot more. “The American Flag is a symbol of freedom and a symbol of this country,” said Bill Harms, Commander of Seaford American Legion Post 1132. “It’s what we’ve fought for and what many have died for.”
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By Rebecca Anderson
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6/7/16
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Ken Cadieux, this year’s grand marshal for the annual Memorial Day parade, is a veteran who embodies the notion of helping those in need. He has lived a selfless life and continues to extend a …
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By Nakeem Grant
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6/1/16
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“I really believe in the quote, ‘Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it,’” said John Sottnik, third vice commander of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. “American men and women have fought and died to preserve our freedom, and we celebrate and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day so that we, and our children, can live in liberty and freedom. Memorial Day is a history lesson for all of us in Wantagh.”
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By Rebecca Anderson
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5/24/16
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The Seaford American Legion honored four teachers at its annual awards night for their dedication to the students of the district.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/4/16
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Ken Jacobsen may not live in Seaford, but he spends so much time in the community that it certainly feels like he does.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/26/16
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Nassau County Police officers, Julio Chaves of the 2nd Precinct, and Michael Valela, Joseph Clougher and Thomas Reed of the 7th Precinct, were recognized at Law and Order Night on March 16 at the Seaford American Legion, for their quick thinking and first responder skills. Emergency medical technicians Kristy Juliano, Felice Blizzarro and Thomas Bremen were also acknowledged for their life-saving actions.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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3/22/16
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It’s been an active few weeks for the Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band, which has recently participated in St. Patrick’s Day parades in New York City, Rockville Centre, East Islip and Center Moriches.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/22/16
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