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Raye was also a well-known actress and comedian.

Harkins, born in Great Neck in 1841, was a recipient of the Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor. He was assigned to the 34th New York light infantry, providing firing support to ground troops.

Former Great Neck Park District Commissioner Robert Lincoln reflected on the significance of Memorial

Day to the crowd, stressing how a day of remembrance can bring so many groups of people together.

“It’s so nice and valuable when we see a community come together on a day like today,” Lincoln said. “When we have so much turmoil and division going on, if we come together, we can solve any problems. To those who have made the supreme sacrifice, may you continue to rest in peace. And God bless America.” form” and addressed the divisiveness she feels is prevalent in the community.

“I personally believe that the diversity of this community needs to be celebrated and not used to divide and hurt,” Tabari said in the letter. “No matter how diverse this community is, we share one singular goal: best-in-class education for our children.”