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Memorial Day and Patriots' Weekend events in East Rockaway, Lynbrook

Lynbrook and East Rockaway have events planned to honor our veterans all weekend. more

5/23/18

Community members gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars memorial on Monday to place ceremonial wreaths in honor of Memorial Day.

East Meadow veterans honor the fallen at annual Memorial Day ceremony

Veterans from across East Meadow raised their right hands to their temples to salute and commemorate fallen comrades at the Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow on Monday. more

By Stephany Reyes | 6/7/17

Both Boy and Girl Scouts came to honor the country’s service men and women.

Rockville Centre observes Memorial Day at Rec Center

Roughly 100 Rockville Centre residents, servicemen, women and veterans gathered at the Recreation Center on Memorial Day this year to perform the somber ritual of remembering those who made the … more

By Peter Belfiore | 6/1/17

Vincent Montera, commander at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2770, left, was joined by Chaplain Everett Fitch at Bellmore’s Memorial Day ceremony on Monday.

Bellmore remembers

Bellmore’s Memorial Day celebration at the Veterans Memorial Park was cut short by the weather, and a North Bellmore parade was cancelled. However, the weather on Monday didn’t keep many, including Boy Scouts, VFW and American Legion members, local firefighters, the Ladies Auxiliary and more from remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. more

6/1/17

Personnel from the Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 displayed the colors to kick off Patriots Day.

Slideshow: Lynbrook honors its veterans with Patriots Day event

Lynbrook held its annual Patriots Day event Sunday in Greis Park. more

6/1/17

Members of the Freeport High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps presented the colors at the village’s annual Memorial Day service at the high school on Monday. Even though the parade was rained out, Freeporters found a way to honor America’s war dead

Freeport remembers America's Fallen

Despite the rainy weather and cancellation of the Freeport Memorial Day parade, the community insisted on honoring America’s fallen on Monday. At Freeport High School, on South Brookside … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/1/17

Memorial Day in Rockville Centre

Roughly 100 Rockville Centre residents, servicemen, women and veterans gathered at the Recreation Center on Memorial Day this year to perform the somber ritual of remembering those who made the … more

By Peter Belfiore | 5/31/17

Members of the Valley Stream Fire Department marched in the parade in keeping with tradition.

Valley Stream honors the fallen

The rain didn’t stop Valley Streamers from coming out in full force this Memorial Day. more

By Nick Ciccone | 5/31/17

The William Clinton Story Post 342 of the American Legion will retire a flag and fly a new one during this year’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29.

Freeport to host Memorial Day Parade

The William Clinton Story Post 342 will host the Freeport Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, at 10 a.m. This year’s parade grand marshal is retired Lt.Col. Sandy Krigel of the U.S. Air Force. … more

5/26/17

Veterans came to commemorate the lives of the fallen.

Freeport veterans commemorated for their service

The walls of the Our Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Freeport echoed tolling bells during the ninth annual Pre-Memorial Day Remembrance Service. Generations of veterans extending from World … more

Julie Loney | 5/26/17