The East Meadow Fire Department saluted United States Marine Cpl. Tommy Hind when he returned home from his tour of duty in Afghanistan. Members surprised Hind, of East Meadow, with a welcome home celebration in October.
Hind, 26, serves in the Marine Corps. and volunteers for the EMFD.
The same week he returned home, Hind was invited to take part in a Wounded Warriors event at Roslyn High School. Hind, who participated in the Wounded Warriors program with EMFD, was invited to perform the Color Guard ceremony to kick off the event.