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After serving in the Army for three years, Grande dedicated much of the rest of his life to working with and supporting his fellow veterans.
Angelo Grande of Glen Head describes military service in the 1960s and his life afterwards
In the quiet suburbs of Glen Head, Angelo Grande, a local veteran, reflected on a military career that, although it never touched the battlefield, has shaped his life and purpose. Grande recounted … more
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Donna Moore, Arlene Trombino and Mary Flynn of the Valley Stream Ladies Auxiliary celebrated the village’s Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Valley Stream Bandshell on Nov. 11.
Photo Spread: Valley Stream Veteran's Day 2023
Residents came out, with patriotic spirit to spare, in recognizing the valiant efforts of the nation’s veterans during its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Village Bandshell on Nov. 11. The … more
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United Veterans Beacon House, a nonprofit veterans service organization, applauded Valley Stream resident Captain Lissette Lugo, US Air National Guard and a National Grid Compliance Manager at their veteran's ceremony.
Beacon House honors hometown veteran
The United Veterans Beacon House, a nonprofit veterans service organization, applauded various distinguished veterans with a Red Carpet Salute at their Veterans Salute Gala earlier this year. Among … more
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Angelo, second from left, and Kathryn Grande donate clothing to the Veterans Service Agency’s Stand Downs every year, helping organizers like Ralph Esposito and Linda Zorn.
Glen Head couple always stand up for military vets at Nassau County Stand Down
While anyone can lend a hand to a friend or even give food to a stranger, some people go above and beyond in their service to others. Angelo and Kathryn Grande of Glen Head are two such people, … more
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NYS Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
How can you honor a veteran?
  Looking for a way to honor a veteran? Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is seeking nominations for the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame, an online tribute to the … more
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We honor the fallen, but must not forget our veterans
After our collective pause on Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, it behooves us to take the next step by renewing our commitment to taking care of veterans right here in Nassau County. more
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Our armed forces need your help
There were more than a dozen of them — some wearing caps denoting their military service, others in full uniform. They were veterans of various conflicts . . . more
Seniors Brielle Bradley and Emily Forrler asked Frank Belardo, from the Veterans of Foreign War Post 2736 in East Meadow, what it was like to serve.
Local vets from Nassau County offer insight on what it was like to serve to East Meadow High School students
More than 20 veterans from surrounding communities visited East Meadow High School students on May 23 to share what it was like for them to serve. “We wanted to come here and tell the high … more
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A new monument was unveiled at Eisenhower Park on May 28 to honor those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice: Nassau County unveils two new veterans monuments for Eisenhower Park's veteran memorials
Two new monuments have joined Eisenhower Park’s Veterans Memorial in field 6 ahead of Memorial Day. The area was packed on May 28 as a Memorial Day service was conducted. One of the new … more
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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.
East Meadow Memorial Day parade salutes veterans
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 … more
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