Veterans honored: Elected officials attended Veterans Day ceremonies on November 11 at the Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 and met with Legionnaires and Scouts who participated in the day’s ceremonies. From left, back row, are Assemblyman David McDonough, Legionnaire John Alban, Legionnaire Ray Cody, Commander Russ Bastin, Legionnaire George Buckley, Color Guard Captain John Menechino and Legionnaire Edward Balaza. Front row, from left, Freddy Parola, Michael Fillizola, Benjamin Schablin, Andrew Fenter, Christine Parola, Emily Fillizola, Emily Fenter and Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla.
REMEMBERING OUR VETS: Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, third from right, spoke at the Veterans Day ceremonies at the Seaford American Legion Post 1132, where he joined with the rest of the nation on Veterans Day in remembering the sacrifices of America’s 25 million veterans. From left at the dais are Past Commander George Murphy, Second Vice-Commander Mark Caleco, First Vice-Commander Gene Goetticher, Mr. Bonilla, Commander and Adjutant Charles Wroblewsski.