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Assemblyman Brian Curran honored 16 local veterans, including three from Rockville Centre, at a Veterans’ Hall of Honor on Nov. 1 at the St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Council #2228 Knights of Columbus in Lynbrook.
Every year, Curran invites and recognizes several veterans from the area with a special ceremony, thanking them for their service and patriotism to their country and community.
“This special event offers our community the opportunity to celebrate the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much to ensure our freedoms and our way of life,” said Curran. “We owe everything that we enjoy today to those who answered the call to serve their country and each of our veterans deserves our gratitude and respect. This recognition is but a small token of appreciation for everything that they have achieved for this great nation and its citizens.”
Paul Civitano
From 1954 to 1956, Paul Civitano served in the United States Army Signal Corps as a Corporal supervising soldiers who maintained jeep vehicles for use in Southern Europe. Civitano performed border patrol on the Russian front during the Cold War and played baseball and basketball at the Army level.
Civitano was awarded many meritorious service medals and many commendations. After leaving the Army, Paul joined the New York City Police Department, serving as an undercover detective.
He also provided personal security for every President from John F. Kennedy to Ronald Reagan, and was hired by the United States Labor Department Inspector General’s Office as a Special Agent.
Robert Kipp
Robert Kipp joined the National Guard in 2000, and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army and volunteered for active duty. Assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, Kipp served two tours of duty in Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom. For his bravery and service, he was awarded many Commendation Medals including the Bronze Star Medal, the Parachutists Badge and numerous others.
