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William E. “Bill” Dowling Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the age 91, on Aug. 3, 2020, he was born in Brooklyn on Aug. 9, 1930.
Korean War veteran and 60 year tugboat captain dies at 91
William E. “Bill” Dowling Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the age 91, on Aug. 3, 2020. A sixty-year resident of Baldwin, Bill was born in Brooklyn, NY, on Aug. 9, … more
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Bob Hare, first vice commander at the Baldwin American Legion Post #246 with Chaplain John Atkin.
Unserviceable flags given a dignified disposal
The American flag is a symbol for bravery, freedom, liberty and the rights of men and women alike. On August 11, the Baldwin American Legion Post #246 underwent the Dignified Disposal of … more
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Governor DeSantis: Teachers need to be educated
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plan to allow U.S. veterans to teach in Florida classrooms is a terrific concept — if and when the veterans earn bachelor’s degrees and complete teacher training programs. more
A snapshot of Patrick Ayers during his 20-plus years in service to the country.
Stories behind the monuments
This month, Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, in Farmingdale, will begin honoring the veterans laid to rest there with the launch of the Pinelawn Veterans Legacy Project. In an ongoing … more
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Maintaining VA centers is the least we can do
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
The Legislature is focused on helping veterans
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
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Sanitary District No. 2 Commissioner Jerry Brown said there was light scorch damage to part of the war memorial at Silver Lake County Park, and a small American flag was burned in front of the main war monument honoring World War II veterans.
Guarding the stone at Silver Lake Park
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
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Veterans salute each other, gesturing respect and comradeship among the different branches of military present from different wars.
Baldwin American Legion honors veterans
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
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Veterans, fire department members, and residents attend the ceremony at Silver Lake Park.
Memorial Day under an overcast Baldwin sky
Baldwinites gathered on the chilly, cloudy morning of Monday, May 31 at 11 a.m. to remember and honor the fallen at a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Plaza in Silver Lake Park hosted by the … more
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‘Questionable’ veterans’ exemptions burden taxpayers
Nassau County taxpayers may still be footing an annual $22.8 million bill for ineligible residents claiming veterans’ property-tax exemptions, after the county Department of Assessment did not … more
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