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Veteran Richard Hartney, left, of Sea Cliff, cut the stars from an American flag during the American Legion’s annual flag burning ceremony last Saturday, assisted by Post 336 Commander William Laderer.
Retiring flags as a show of patriotism in Glen Head
As the sun rose over the Glen Head-Glenwood American Legion last Saturday morning, two smoke pillars cut across the sky. In the parking lot below, two steel drums burned brightly with orange flames, … more
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Members of the Nassau County Police Department performed the flag-folding ceremony.
Village honors soldiers who gave all
Josefina Del Cid wiped her tears away with a handkerchief as two Freeport High School band members played taps at the end of the Freeport Memorial Day Parade on Monday. It was Del Cid’s first … more
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The St. William the Abbot School in Seaford had 120 flags planted on its field, one for each family member of a parishioner who honored their departed veteran.
Seaford honors fallen for Memorial Day
Seaford American Legion Post 1132 led Seaford residents in remembering those who served and died on Memorial Day. more
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Wantagh American Legion 1273 led the Wantagh Memorial Day parade down Wantagh Avenue with a pipe band.
Wantagh honors the fallen for Memorial Day
Hundreds of Wantagh residents turned out to various Memorial Day events to honor those who served for our country. more
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Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 members were among the marchers at the annual Memorial Day parade on Monday.
Lynbrook, East Rockaway Memorial Day ceremonies honor the fallen
The villages of Lynbrook and East Rockaway each commemorated Memorial Day on Monday with parades to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving their country. more
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American Legion Commander Phil Como, on the podium, led a salute to honor the members of the military who have given their lives in service to the nation during a ceremony at Clifton Park on Monday.
National day of remembrance marked with parades in Sea Cliff, Glen Head
Some residents found Monday’s cloudy skies troubling. They wondered if showers would lead to yet another poor showing like it had for the past two years at the annual Memorial Day parades in Sea … more
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Members of the Long Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1384 and residents waved to onlookers from the trolley during last year’s parade.
City prepares for annual Memorial Day Parade
The City of Long Beach will pay tribute to the fallen veterans of the country’s armed forces with its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28. The parade begins at Ohio Avenue and West … more
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A new World War I monument will be added to the circle of memorials outside the John A. Anderson Recreation Center on May 28 after the village’s Memorial Day Parade.
Village, American Legion to honor World War I veterans on Memorial Day
“It’s the guys that didn’t come back [who] are the real heroes,” said veteran Walter Paruch, who will serve as the grand marshal during Rockville Centre’s Memorial Day parade on Monday. more
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Veteran and American Legion Post 303 Commander Frank Colon Jr., left, of Rockville Centre, was inducted into the New York State Veterans’ Hall of Fame on May 15 by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky.
Rockville Centre commander named to state Veterans’ Hall of Fame
Frank Colon Jr., commander of Rockville Centre’s American Legion Post 303, was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame last week for his 22 years in the United States Army and his subsequent service to fellow veterans. more
Left to right: Post 336’s Color Guard Carl Ring, Carter Haff, Richard Hartney, Rocco Douso, and Richie Lindblom were proud to be a part of the ceremony at the Glen Head-Glenwood Landing American Legion honoring the Four Chaplains.
Glen Head legion honors Four Chaplains who gave their all
It has been 75 years since the USS Dorchester sank into the sea on its way to Greenland during World War II, but the relevance of remembering the tragedy is still alive and well today. Every year … more
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