‘Does America Still Have Heroes?’

Patrick Zezulinski of Island Park, center, was presented with an award during the East Rockaway VFW Robert F. Garrison Post 3350 “Voice of Democracy” awards dinner recently.

Patrick is the winner of the “Voice of Democracy Contest,” sponsored by the United States Veterans of Foreign Wars. A home schooled student, Patrick won the scholarship based on his essay on the selected topic “Does America Still Have Heroes?”

Pictured from left are VFW Commander Joe McCarthy of Lynbrook, Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony Santino, Patrick, VFW Commander Peter Vitulli of Elmont and Past Nassau County VFW Commander Pat Iuliucci. Santino presented the official certificate on behalf of the Town of Hempstead.