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Appreciating the sacrifices made by vets Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said. “It’s important so we can learn their stories, learn about their sacrifice, and learn about how Veterans spend years of their lives serving their com- they have given so much to munities and the country — serve our country.” Canzoneri-Fitzhow can we follow their example? patrick herself is More than 100 peofrom a family of ple who gathered in veterans. Her t’s important the auditorium of g randf ather saw so we can Malver ne High combat in World School on Sunday learn their War I. Her father pondered that queswas on active duty stories, learn tion as, one by one, during the Korean 23 veterans from about their War. The ceremony, Long Island were she said, gave her a sacrifice, and honored with citanew level of apprelearn about how ciation for her famtions and applause. The event, orga- they have given ily’s service. nized by State Sen. The crowd maniPatricia Canzoneri- so much to serve fested pride in the Fitzpatrick, recog- our country. veterans — spouses nized the contribubeamed tearfully tions made by local PAtRICIA CANzoNERI- when their husheroes who too band’s or wife’s often go unsung. FItzPAtRICk name was called; S o m e h o n o r e e s State senator adult children were in their 40s; stood to take picothers were senior tures of their parcitizens who were escorted to ent being recognized; toddlers the podium. Still others had in American flag sweaters gigdied years ago, and family gled and entertained delighted members accepted their certifi- families. cates on their behalf. And the attendees’ pride “We need to stop and remem- wasn’t limited to the loved ones ber those veterans who have they came to celebrate. Every given so much to our country,”
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Members of Lynbrook american Legion post 335, and Sgt. 1st Class Jose Marrero, second from left, a u.S. army recruiter.
A day to honor America’s heroes The Village of Lynbrook held its annual Veterans Day ceremony last Saturday, with lots of neighbors in attendance to pay tribute to those who served in the military, and those currently serving. Story, more photos, page 9.
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Mayor alan Beach speaking at the ceremony.