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Local veterans Walter Paruch, left, Steve Lapkowski Sr., and John Sutton honor all those who served in the armed forces during the Veterans Day ceremony at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center.
Honoring local veterans for their service
It is thanks to the service of brave men and women and the sacrifices they’ve made, that we, as a nation, are able to embrace our freedom. That is why each year we get together on Veterans Day to honor all those who fought overseas to protect our way of life back home. more
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New American Legion District 10 Commander Frank Colón Jr. discussed his title and responsibilities.
Colón named commander of Legion district
Frank Colón Jr. is no stranger to service and duty. As the acting commander of American Legion Post No. 303 in Rockville Centre for more than eight years, he has dedicated a great deal of his spare time to working with local veterans and their families. more
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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
World War II veteran Herb Rosenberg will serve as the grand marshal of the village’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday. At right, Rosenberg with American Legion Post 303 Commander Frank Colon during Rosenberg’s 100th birthday celebration in November.
World War II veteran to serve as grand marshal of Rockville Centre's Memorial Day Parade
Herb Rosenberg can still vividly remember being a prisoner of war in Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War II. more
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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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American Legion Post 303 Commander Frank Colon gave a speech to his fellow veterans, and RVC police and fire department honor guards during the ceremony in front of Mill River on Dec. 7.
RVC commemorates Pearl Harbor Day
On Dec. 7 Rockville Centre veterans, first responders and elected officials renewed their promise to never forget “a date which will live in infamy” on the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. more
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Herbert Rosenberg surrounded by family and friends in front of his home on the Rockville Centre-Oceanside border.
WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday
Herbert Rosenberg, a World War II veteran and prison camp survivor, was honored during his 100th birthday on Saturday at his Cleveland Avenue home, on the Rockville Centre-Oceanside border, by his family, friends and fellow American Legion post members. The parade saw Rockville Centre firefighters, Nassau County police and veterans drive by his home for a salute to Rosenberg. more
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Nearly 200 people participated in the event, which raised money for six local veterans organizations.
Run for Heroes supports veterans in Rockville Centre, other areas
Nearly 200 residents, veterans, Boys and Girl Scouts troop members and residents gathered at Baldwin Park on Sunday for the Run for Heroes event, which benefitted Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 and other groups. more
Rockville Centre firefighters and police officers marched side-by-side into the Village Green at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
RVC remembers those lost on 20th anniversary of 9/11
On Sunday, residents gathered at the Village Green in Rockville Centre in front of the recently renovated 9/11 memorial to continue their promise to never forget the lives lost on that fateful Tuesday morning in 2001. Residents lit candles to commemorate the nearly 3,000 people that died that day, including 49 from the village. more
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Keane (left) and Paruch (right) with Associated manager Ralph Fischetto
American Legion Post 303 thanks local businesses for donations
Post 303 presented plaques to three RVC businesses that allowed them to solicit donations for their Poppies that they did in April and May to honor veterans. more
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