Malverne veteran honored by town

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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen recently presented Patrick Nealon the distinguished Town of Hempstead Veterans Medal at Point Lookout during their annual Salute to Veterans event.
The Town of Hempstead Veterans Service Award is given to veterans who — in addition to their military service — have dedicated their lives to helping others.
Nealon, of Malverne, is a U.S. Navy Veteran and Commander of Lynbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2307.
An active member of the community, Nealon coaches little league soccer, baseball and lacrosse that also mentors his five daughters. Nealon is also dedicated to the cause of finding a cure for Rett Syndrome and has joined the International Rett Syndrome Foundation where he helps bring awareness to the issue.

-Nakeem Grant