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Sharon Williams, fifth from right and the widow of Philip Williams, a former commander of Merrick’s American Legion Post No. 1282, presented Nikki Reyes, second from right and a recent Kennedy High School graduate, with a $1,000 college scholarship in her husband’s name. Reyes will attend Boston University.

JFK grad, a volunteer and artist, wins scholarship

The family of the late Philip Williams, a former commander of Merrick’s American Legion Post No. 1282, this year awarded the $1,000 Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship to Nikki Reyes, a recent Kennedy High School graduate who will continue her studies ... more

7/10/14

Sharon Williams, widow of Philip Williams, a former commander of Merrick’s American Legion Post No. 1282, presented Jillian Sucher, a recent Calhoun High School graduate, with a $1,000 scholarship in her husband’s name on June 21 at the Post. Sucher will attend SUNY New Paltz this fall.

Philip Williams Memorial Scholarship awarded to Calhoun grad

The family of the late Philip Williams, a former commander of Merrick’s American Legion Post No. 1282, this year awarded the $1,000 Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship to Jillian Sucher, a recent Calhoun High School graduate who will begin studying biology at SUNY New Paltz in the fall. more

By Brian Racow | 6/27/13

American Legion to award scholarship

To the Editor: American Legion Post No. 1282 in Merrick will be awarding a Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship to a deserving high school senior who best exemplifies the qualities of Philip L. Williams. Phil’s core values included patriotism, family values, community service and a strong work ethic. more

2/10/11

Booker T. Gibson of North Merrick, fourth from right, was honored as American Legion Post No. 1282’s Legionnaire of the Year during a year-end party recently. He was joined by a host of local dignitaries and post members. Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, sixth from left, was honored for his service to the community.

American Legion honors its own, community members

Merrick American Legion Post No. 1282 recently held its 2010 year-end party, at which four community members were honored. more

1/21/11

Kristen Fusaro’s eighth-grade class at Merrick Avenue Middle School holding the care packages that they recently sent to troops overseas, with members of the Merrick American Legion Post No. 1282.

Merrick Ave., legion aid troops overseas

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District and Merrick American Legion Post No. 1282 have worked together in recent months to give back in a big way. more

by David Weingrad | 1/7/11

Maj. Al Garbarino of North Merrick, an Army National Guard veteran who served in the Iraq War, at the 2009 Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Merrick American Legion.

American Legion to host Veterans Day ceremony

Merrick American Legion Post No. 1282 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 10:45 a.m. at the Merricks' war monument on Merrick Avenue, just north of Camp Avenue. In case … more

Scott Brinton | 11/1/10

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