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Gold Star Mother Rosemary Wagner placed a wreath at Kennedy Plaza to honor her son, William.

The streets of Long Beach rumbled with the sounds of drummers playing military beats and bagpipers performing "The Marines' Hymn" as Sgt. Alfred Palmieri led the city's Memorial Day parade under … more

JOSEPH KELLARD | 6/3/10

Long Beach letters

Stop slapping our facesTo the Editor: At the City Council budget hearing on May 25, Councilman Mike Fagen announced specific plans, such as freezing salaries or rolling back proposed increases for … more

6/3/10

Parade Grand Marshal Paul Schlegelmilch thanked the many Rockville Centre residents who came out to honor veterans and soldiers on Memorial Day.

Rockville Centre pays tribute to those who gave all

It was sunny and steamy on Monday morning as several generations of Rockville Centre residents paused to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who put their lives at risk every day to defend America's liberty. Also remembered during the hour-long Memorial Day commemoration at Veterans' Memorial Park were the sacrifices of veterans who are still living and the families of those serving in the armed forces who continue to bear a heavy burden. more

Judy Rattner | 6/2/10

Long Beach VFW Commander John Zimmerman, second from left, American Legion Commander Howard Kalachman and Omar Karom of AMVETS South Shore Post 100 at a post-parade memorial at Kennedy Plaza.

‘It is those that served who secured our freedoms’

The streets of Long Beach rumbled with the sounds of drummers playing military beats and bagpipers performing "The Marines' Hymn" as Sgt. Alfred Palmieri led the city's Memorial Day parade under a … more

By JOSEPH KELLARD | 6/2/10

The Our Lady Peace school marching band was cheered on at every corner.

Memorial Day observed in Lynbrook

The Village of Lynbrook hosted its annual Memorial Day parade and held solemn ceremonies at the Doughboy monument to honor their war dead. more

Mary Malloy | 6/2/10

Parade Announcer Jack Sharkey, right, hands an American flag to veteran Rich Dikeman.

Memorial Day in Valley Stream — Veterans [Photo gallery]

Valley Stream held its Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 31. more

6/2/10

Boy Scouts represented several Valley Stream troops in the parade.

Memorial Day in Valley Stream — Youth Groups [Photo gallery]

Valley Stream held its Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 31. more

6/2/10

Memorial Day in Valley Stream — Schools [Photo gallery]

Valley Stream held its Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 31. more

6/2/10

Marchers from Bethlehem Assembly of God.

Memorial Day in Valley Stream — Churches and Groups [Photo gallery]

Valley Stream held its Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 31. more

6/2/10

American Legion Post 854 Vice Commander Victor LaTorre was part of the Color Guard for the annual Memorial Service last Sunday morning.

Valley Streamers remember vets in many ways [Photo gallery]

American Legion Post 854 began its Memorial Day service ahead of time, with a commemoration at the Legion Hall on Roosevelt Avenue Sunday morning, followed by a service at the Brooklyn Avenue School. more

6/2/10