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Queens man convicted in fatal Elmont crash

A Queens man has been convicted for his role in a December 2013 fatal car accident in Elmont, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced last Friday. The defendant, Brian Dudley, … more

By Steve Smirti | 8/17/16

Bill Kelly/Herald Life Members of the Merrick Hook & Ladder paid their respects to Robert DeMars Jr. during his funeral services at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Merrick on June 21.

Community mourns Robert DeMars Jr., at 72

Longtime Merrick Fire Department member and former Honorary Chief of Department Robert DeMars Jr. died on June 18 in his hometown of Merrick. He was 72 years old. He is survived by his wife, Grace, his mother, Ellen DeMars, and many nieces and nephews. more

By Stephany Reyes | 7/6/16

After Vietnam, Yngstrom hid his veteran status from employers and even friends after he was accused of being a ’baby killer’ and ‘murderer.’ Now, he said, he is proud to tell people that he served in Vietnam.

Recalling Vietnam, Veterans gather for 50th anniversary

A cold, heavy rain couldn’t stop hundreds of veterans and supporters from gathering on April 2 at the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale to remember the Vietnam War five decades earlier. more

By Stephany Reyes | 4/6/16

Gathering earlier this month were, from left, retired Sgt. Paul Masi, County Legislator Laura Schaefer, Gina Serroen, Robert Reahl, Director of Veterans Services Ralph Esposito, County Executive Ed Mangano, Salvatore Martella, the County Legislature’s Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, Dr. Carol Hassett, County Legislator Rose Marie Walker, North Hempstead Town Councilman Angelo Ferraro, Assemblyman David McDonough and County Legislator Steve Rhoads.

County honors local veterans

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano hosted a Salute to Veterans in Eisenhower Park on Aug. 1. Local Vietnam veterans were honored in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the beginning and the 40th … more

8/13/15

Attending the monument dedication were, from left, Bob Chiappone, Paul Masi, Danny Dugan, Peter Petix, Jay Garee, Lisa, Bill and Shannon Dugan, County Executive Ed Mangano, Eagle Scout candidate Peter Dugan, Joseph J. Ingino, and Robert W. Kohler.

Scout dedicates Vietnam veterans monument

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano recently joined Boy Scout Peter Dugan at the official unveiling of his Eagle Scout project — a Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Wantagh Park. more

7/15/15

Arthur Stanton was a respected dentist in Merrick, his hometown, for many years. He died on June 25 of lymphoma. He was pictured here with his wife, Bonita.

Arthur Stanton was Army captain, well-regarded dentist

Arthur Stanton, a dentist from Merrick who graduated in Calhoun High School’s class of 1960, its first class, and later served as a captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps during the Vietnam War, died on June 25 at Exeter Hospital in New Hampshire after a long battle with lymphoma. He was 72. more

7/8/15

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

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 6/10/15

Veteran visit Floral Park Memorial

Local Vietnam War veterans visited Floral Park Memorial on April 29 to share their military experiences with students in Deborah Francis’ and Wendy White’s U.S. history classes. The … more

6/3/15

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

5/7/15

Peter Dugan, a MacArthur High School student and Troop 689 Boy Scout, is completing a community service project at Wantagh Park.

Wantagh Boy Scout to honor veterans

A Wantagh Boy Scout is taking on one of the most extensive community service projects in recent memory as he works his way toward the Eagle rank. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/8/15

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