Pictured: The awe-inspiring Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed at Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s Memorial Day celebration on May 23. Photo courtesy of Elwood School District For the second consecutive year, the visiting U.S. Marine Corps starred in a moving Memorial Day celebration
Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District Kindergartners in Laura Oddo and Marcella Biordi’s class at Deer Park’s John Quincy Adams Primary School recently painted a vibrant mural with sidewalk chalk in honor of Memorial Day. After immersing themselves in the history and significance of the holiday, the students worked with art teacher Samantha Racano […]
Pictured: Second graders showcased their American flag project and the schoolwide flag quilt. Photos courtesy of the North Bellmore School District Donning their red, white and blue and holding miniature flags, students filled out the front lawn of Martin Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District on May 23 for the inaugural Memorial […]
Photo courtesy of the Fire Island School District Woodhull Elementary students participated in a special Memorial Day lesson to honor the service men and women to be remembered during the holiday weekend. They expressed their gratitude and respect through heartfelt acrostic poems, creatively highlighting the values and sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. A special thank
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer for millions of people across the country. Backyard barbecues are a staple of Memorial Day weekend, and such informal gatherings contribute much to the laid back vibe of this beloved three-day weekend. Backyard barbecues may be all about food and fun, but it’s important that hosts […]
PSEG Long Island employees, including Interim President and COO David Lyons, took time out from their Memorial Day celebrations to honor fallen service members by placing American flags at graves at our national cemeteries. Employee volunteers participated in the flag placement at both Long Island national cemeteries in Pinelawn and Calverton on the Saturday before […]
Pictured: The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon put on a stunning display at Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s Memorial Day celebration on May 26. Photos courtesy of Elwood School District To coincide with Fleet Week, the U.S. Marine Corps paid an unforgettable visit to an excited Elwood-John H. Glenn High School on the morning of […]
Summer unofficially starts with the arrival of Memorial Day at the end of May. Although it is a holiday designed to honor American military personnel who have died in various wars, it also serves double-duty as a chance to gather with friends and loved ones and enjoy the return of the warm-weather entertaining season. Barbecues […]
Memorial Day is a popular time to visit a friend or family member for some backyard fun. However, it’s also the perfect opportunity to enjoy some time away from home. Many people extend the Memorial Day weekend, which comprises Saturday, Sunday and Monday, to include the Friday before. This window of time is just enough […]
Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D – Woodbury) joined with Syosset residents in commemorating Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. This year’s ceremony and parade were dedicated to the memory of Gus Scutari, a World War II veteran whose decades-long stewardship of the community’s annual Memorial Day observances earned him the nickname “Mr. Memorial Day.” […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with local veterans, active duty military members, first responders, representatives of Boy and Girl Scouts, and his colleagues in government to announce a new initiative in recognition of the importance of Memorial Day. The initiative calls for two county-wide moments of silence for 50 seconds on Memorial Day […]
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, heading to beaches and hosting picnics were always customary, but the true meaning of the holiday was always reflected in the dozens of parades and ceremonies hosted across America’s largest township. Community members of all ages participated in these events to honor the courageous men and women in the military […]
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