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Honor the men and women of the armed forces
There are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. more
Members of the American Legion and the veterans from the center stood in front of the wall that Aaliyah Bilal made.
American Legion visits vets in E.M. care center
The East Meadow American Legion Post 1082 donned their uniforms on Saturday to visit veterans at the Fulton Commons Care Center on Merrick Avenue in East Meadow. The E.M. crew went to thank the vets … more
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From left, Andy Pfortsch, Frank Belardo, Frank Salamino, Tom McKevitt, Stephanie Rosetti, Bill Lattarulo and Tom Kelly celebrated Veterans Day on Thursday.
Diamond jubilee celebration for the E.M. VFW
The East Meadow Veteran’s of Foreign War Post 2736 celebrated their 75-year mark on Thursday. The post received the diamond jubilee award from the national headquarters Commander in Chief Hal … more
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Members of East Meadow American Legion Post 1082 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736 laid wreaths next to the memorial.
Local vets start the celebration a few days early
“Today, unlike Memorial Day, which is a day of mourning, is a day of thanks,” said Pete Wenninger, commander of East Meadow American Legion Post 1082, at Veterans Memorial Park last … more
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To those who have borne the battle, we owe honor
Veterans Day is our opportunity to publicly recognize and express our appreciation for those who have served in the nation’s armed forces. It is the day that evolved from Armistice Day . . . more
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Alfonso Caggiano, 93, began his stint in the U.S. Army during World War II in 1943, at only 18 years old.
A battle at every corner
Eighteen-year-old Alfonso Caggiano watched as another American soldier walked down a road in Velletri, Italy, in May 1944, at the height of the Italian Campaign of World War II. He crouched behind a wall, wishing the soldier would do the same. more
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WWII veteran recalls Southwest Pacific battles
When 22-year-old Joe Macchio lay on a beach in Oro Bay, New Guinea, with fellow Army Air Corps. comrades in late 1944, he heard a sound emerging from the deep jungle behind the makeshift tent he called home. more
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Aaron Matos and Ryan Monahan folded the American flag as their classmates at Barnum Woods Elementary School read words that described a veteran.
Veterans celebrated at Barnum Woods
Barnum Woods Elementary School fourth-graders paid tribute to family members and friends who served the nation at the annual Veteran’s Day ceremony on Nov. 10. Ellen DiCocco, a fourth grade … more
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Members of the East Meadow Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736 gathered for a special Veterans Day breakfast last week.
Coming together for Veterans Day
East Meadowites who served the American armed forces gathered for a special Veterans Day breakfast last week. Leaders of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736 organize the program annually. Members … more
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The many members of the Swingtime Big Band played their instruments to the beats and sounds of yesteryear on Sunday.
East Meadow library swings into Veteran’s Day
Jude Schanzer, the director of public relations and programming, looked into the crowd of scores of patrons packed into the main lobby of the East Meadow Public Library on Sunday afternoon. Wearing … more
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