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Gold Star mother Marianna Winchester and American Legion Post 303 Commander Frank Colon Jr. Winchester, an Oceanside Middle School Phys. Ed teacher, lost her son, Marine First Lt. Ronald Winchester, in 2004 during his second tour of duty in Iraq.
South Nassau honors area veterans at annual celebration
It was nearly standing room only at South Nassau Communities Hospital’s on Nov. 10, for the medical center’s annual Veterans Day Celebration where only the group of 46 veterans employed at South … more
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Members of the Oceanside American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Jewish War Veterans and Patriots Club gathered at the Oceanside High School auditorium for their annual Veterans Day ceremony.
Oceanside celebrates Veterans Day 2017
Members of the Oceanside American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Jewish War Veterans and the Patriots Club gathered in the Oceanside High School auditorium on a blustery, cold day in November to … more
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A Seaford native, Hoehn was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. He was deployed to Fort Sill in Oklahoma after completing eight weeks of basic training.
Guarding a border far from home
William Hoehn was relaxing in his small Seaford home when he received his draft letter. “We want you!” was stamped in big letters across the envelope. It was 1966 — the height of … more
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Barbara Horn, a Freeport native and current Long Beach resident, took part in the 35th annual reading of names at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 10.
Freeport woman honors fallen friend
With her right index finger, Barbara Horn traced the “V” inscribed on the cold black granite wall. The morning sun shone on her face as a brisk breeze tussled her silver hair on Nov. 10. She … more
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The Woodmen Life Chapter 467 hosted a Veterans Day luncheon in East Rockaway on Nov. 11. Legislator William Gaylor, left, Rita Johnson, Dora and Willie Burks of the VFW Post 1896, Mayor Bruno Romano and Post 3350 Commander Steve Owen were among those in attendance.
Veterans honored at East Rockaway luncheon event
The Woodmen Life Chapter 457 hosted a luncheon to honor local war heroes at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 on Main Street in East Rockaway on Veterans Day. more
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Mayor Bruno Romano said he was thankful for the veterans that protect this country and its flag.
East Rockaway honors heroes on Veterans Day
As the clock struck 11:11 a.m. on a cold November morning last Saturday, veterans, residents and elected officials gathered at the triangle outside of the East Rockaway American Legion Post 958 to honor past and present heroes. more
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Veterans William Schnaars, left, and Kevin Canty laid a wreath for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving their country at Lynbrook’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Doughboy Monument on Saturday.
Lynbrook veterans honored in ceremony
Local veterans, residents and elected officials gathered at the Doughboy Monument, near the Lynbrook Long Island Railroad station, last Saturday for a special Veterans Day ceremony at 11:11 a.m. more
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Waverly Park school held a Veterans Day celebration where students performed for members of the armed forces on Nov. 9.
Lynbrook students salute our veterans
Red, white and blue balloons lined the gymnasium at Waverly Park Elementary School as students showed their appreciation for veterans by performing songs during the school’s “Take a Vet to School … more
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Rockville Centre resident Ed Loud, aboard the USS Saratoga in the early 1990s, where he was responsible for hooking up aircraft to catapults and ensuring a safe launch.
RVC man recalls career from Met to vet
When Rockville Centre resident Ed Loud stepped onto the Citi Field turf on Sept. 9 to be honored as Veteran of the Game, his presence on a Mets diamond was anything but unique. more
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Frank Colon Jr., commander of Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303, left, and Marianna Winchester, Gold Star mother of the late Marine First Lieutenant Ronald Winchester, right, unveiled a monument last Saturday outside the Recreation Center.
Village unveils monument to honor late RVC Marine
The community came together last Saturday to celebrate Veterans Day and honor one of Rockville Centre’s fallen heroes. A permanent monument, placed outside the Recreation Center, was dedicated to Ronald Winchester. Winchester, 25, of Rockville Centre, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2001. He was on his second tour in Iraq in 2004, when he was killed by a roadside bomb in the country’s Anbar province. more
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