Floral Park’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, sponsored by the Floral Park American Legion with the support and cooperation of the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, will be held at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Monday, November 11 at 11:00 AM.
The public is cordially invited to attend.
On Veteran’s Day, the service of all veterans is remembered.
Invited to give the Invocation and Benediction is the Rev Thomas Fusco, Pastor of Our Lady of Victory Church. The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by local Scout troops followed by the national anthem. There will be a special presentation of a wreath to honor the service of all Veterans and taps will be played for fallen comrades.
The POW-MIA ceremony will be conducted by Past Post Commander Matt Cacciatore and the American Legion Color Guard will be led by U.S. Army Veteran and Sgt. at Arms Edward LaChapelle
Post Commander Bob Murray states that on Veterans Day we honor the service of all Veterans. Our Veterans are part of us, part of our history. It is fitting and proper that we honor them for their courage, loyalty, service, and sacrifice.
The village’s Veterans Day Ceremony and its Military Tribute Banner Program honors veterans and exemplifies Floral Park’s commitment to “always remember” and to extend a heartfelt thank you and welcome home to all our Veterans.
The Post thanked Mayor Kevin M. Fitzgerald, the board of trustees, the police, fire, and public works departments for their support of the Veterans Day ceremony.
For Further information regarding Veterans Day or for information on joining the American Legion please call the Post at 516-437-1295.
