As Venetia Lewis stood next to Congressman Lee Zeldin inside the post office named in memory of her uncle, the emotion of the moment sank in. READ
Tag: Veterans
The volunteers who placed wreaths on veterans’ graves during Saturday’s Wreaths Across America event were asked to speak each veteran’s name aloud, thank them for their service and pause to reflect on that person’s life.
Wreaths Across America, an organization that encourages people nationwide to remember veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day, came to Calverton National Cemetery last weekend and placed about 45,000 wreaths on graves in specific sections. READ
Third graders at Roanoke Elementary School learned about military service from special guests — four United States veterans. READ
After spending the 2015-16 school year collecting donations, students in Mercy with a Mission at McGann-Mercy High School donated $13,000 to the Northport Veteran’s Association Medical Center Wednesday.
Specifically, the money is going to the Hero Hungry Help Project. READ
It’s hard for Debbie Venetz to pinpoint exactly when her family’s fight to secure military benefits after her husband, Anthony, died in Afghanistan took a turn toward positive resolution. READ
The Suffolk County Legislature has passed a bill designed to make life easier for veterans: designated parking spots at all county buildings.
Students at Bishop McGann-Mercy High School honored local veterans Friday in a ceremony that began with the raising of the American flag outside the school by the Commander of the American Legion in Riverhead, Michael Pankowsky. READ