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In the week leading up to Veterans Day, Jim Carlina reflected on his service in Vietnam.

Merrick veteran reconnects with his savior

It was supposed to be a simple troop and supply transport. Jim Carlina, a young military soldier at the time, was in a helicopter hauling several tons of water to a landing zone in war-torn Vietnam. The mission went awry when engine fires caused a crash landing. Carlina would never forget the dizzying, life-changing experiences that followed. more

By Andrew Garcia | 11/14/19

World War II veteran and POW Bernie Rader, and his wife, June, spoke with students in the Advanced Placement American history and Gilder Lehrman Foreign Policy classes at John F. Kennedy High School on Oct. 30 about his experiences during the war.

Kennedy students relive history with a hero

For the fourth straight year, students at John F. Kennedy High School were exposed to living history. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/7/13

Mia Scarfowle and her pooch were among the participants in the Purple Heart Pups event.

Purple Heart Pups raises funds for vets

Purple Heart Pups, a fundraiser founded by Merrick resident Lisa Siano along with the Merrick Lions Club, joined the National Amputation Foundation, a Malverne-based nonprofit that aids amputee veterans, on May 7 for a 3K walk to raise funds for veterans. more

By David Weingrad and Lee Landor | 5/12/11

Mike Gruter of the Merrick Lions, Purple Heart Pups founder Lisa Siano and walk coordinator James Carroll at the Family Festival and 3K Walk to benefit America’s Vet Dogs and Amputation Foundation.

Lions do good with Purple Heart Pups

What started with one exceptional dog has grown into an effort uniting veterans, a community and a group of caring canines. more

Sari Zeidler and David Weingrad | 10/6/10

Louis Kruh with his grandchildren. Kruh was known throughout the Merrick-Bellmore community as an advocate for children.

Louis Kruh, war hero, community activist, dies at 87

Louis Kruh of Merrick, a decorated World War II hero, 30-year veteran of the Merrick School District Board of Education, former president of the Bellmore-Merrick School District board, and longtime advertising executive turned attorney, died after a long illness on May 1. He was 87. more

Scott Brinton | 5/4/10

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