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County legislator Tom McKevitt posed with Ed Freeberg, an Air Force veteran and a lifetime member of the Jewish War Veterans Post 652 in Merrick, who was recognized as this year’s Grand Marshal.
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The Sorrano family, 3-year-old Michael on his father, Jonathan’s, shoulders, and 7-year old-Olivia in front of her mother, Diane, were festively dressed for East Meadow’s Memorial Day parade. Story, more photos, Page 3
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The East Meadow Fire Department was responsible for marching with the flags.
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Members of American Legion Post 1082 out of East Meadow rode their motorcycles in the parade.
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Samatna Pierre, middle, with brothers Vavenchy, left, and Divenchy, had their flags ready on Memorial Day.
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Nevin Gonzalez, at left, with his mom Megan were excited to watch the parade.
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Veterans marched along with students, East Meadow organizations and businesses, local Boy and Girl Scouts, politicians and firefighters all for the same purpose: to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
The Memorial Day parade kicked off from East Meadow High School, made its way through Hempstead Turnpike and Prospect Avenue, and finished with services at Veterans Memorial Park.
Ed Freeberg, an Air Force veteran and a lifetime member of the Jewish War Veterans Post 652 in Merrick, who was recognized as this year’s Grand Marshal. During the ceremony, the national anthem was sung and an invocation was given.
Wreaths were placed by the memorial in the park by various local organizations.
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