In the waning weeks of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln realized that sooner rather than later, the tens of thousands of Union soldiers returning from the battlefield would be forced to fend for themselves. more

Long-distance running has a different meaning for Eva Casale and Team EVA — Every Veteran Appreciated. Aside from taking on the astonishing challenge of running a marathon a day for seven … more

Recently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. more

It’s hard to miss Nassau University Medical Center as you’re driving in either direction on Hempstead Turnpike. The 19-story hospital dominates the skyline. But not many people know about … more

Generations of the nation’s veterans have planted their roots in Glen Cove and helped the city thrive. From building Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 347 after World War I to ceaselessly … more

Valley Stream district 24, as part of their annual tradition, created over 400 Valentine’s cards for veterans living in hospitals and nursing homes. The intent of this program was to extend the … more

Across Glen Clove veteran monuments can be found. But the historical and community significance of each landmark is not known by everyone. Rion Weber, a 17-year-old Port Washington student from Paul … more

The Baldwin Fire Department responded to four brush fires at different times throughout the day Nov. 27 at Veterans Memorial Plaza at Silver Lake Park, Fire Chief Timothy Hughes said. Sanitary … more

Valley Stream village residents celebrated Veterans Day at the Bandshell during a day of commemorative song and prayer, speeches, a salute, and the sharing of a meal together. The ceremony featured a display of America’s historic military might as old military jeeps lined the pavement courtesy of the New York Military Vehicle Club. Two firetrucks hoisted the American flag high above everyone’s head at the main entrance into the Village Green. Red roses and poppies, symbolizing the blood shed during battle, dotted the crowd. Throughout the ceremony, both during and in-between presentations, residents thanked their nearest veteran for their service. Tom Daly, a Marine Corps veteran, was moved by the immense show of support. “To see all the youth, Boy Scouts, fire department, and first responders, it’s very moving…It’s like someone cares because we’re kind of forgotten,” said Daly, who discussed the importance of preserving the memory of veterans even as they are dwindling in number as time goes on. “Veterans Day is important to remember everyone that’s served which now is less than ten percent of the population. Fifty years ago, when me and Jack Filiault [a U.S. Army veteran] went in, we had the draft. We had a lot more people. Now even our veteran organization is diminishing in numbers.” Boy Scout Troop 109 and 416 joined with Girl Scout Troop 99 and Cub Scout Troop 367 under the direction of Boy Scout Scoutmaster Carlos Caban to stand in salute and showcase their patriotic gratitude. Caban stated that many Scouts express interest in joining military service down the road in life and that “a few boys in the troop are now serving actively.” Living historian and high school teacher at Roosevelt Union Free School District, Stacy Wasson, spoke at length about the importance of remembering those who fought for our freedoms. Between handing out roses she stated, “Although I am not a veteran myself, I had family members who were. Even though they passed away, I look at all the gentlemen out here and think they could’ve been my grandfather. So, I want to make sure they still feel honored while they are here because Veterans Day is for the ones still here with us…They should be treasured by our culture. They did something selfless. They served our country.” Musing on memories of Veteran’s Day and making the decision to volunteer at the Museum of American Armor, Wasson concludes, “People who were there—those who represent a living memory of war—begin to disappear. I grew up with my grandfather as a World War II veteran. I could never imagine a time when I wasn’t surrounded by them. I miss my grandfather, and today I’m reminded of the massive worldwide change [those service members] went through.” more

American Legion Baldwin Post #246 honored the tender significance of Veterans Day with touching videos centering each branch of the military, 11 bell rings signifying the silent guns of World War I … more