Wreaths Across America Update 2017
Dear Reader, the following correspondence is to the Group Leader for Wreaths Across America, Auxiliary member, Toni Uberti.
Thank you for being a Group Leader for Wreaths Across America and for supporting Long Island National Cemetery. Please see the message below from the Location Coordinator for Long Island National Cemetery :
Good Morning, We've got some exciting news to report along with a slight change to the start of the event on December 16th. First off, we've surpassed last year's count of 1,837 with over 3,000 wreaths donated so far. A great job of fundraising to all our support groups. We also have well over 300 registered volunteers, so please continue to spread the word Second, I have been speaking with Wreaths Across America and can tell you that Rob and Sarah Worcester will be in attendance for our ceremony. Rob is the son of Merrill Worcester who started this 25 years ago and Sarah is his wife. Now to the truly amazing news... I can now let everybody know that Long Island National Cemetery will be receiving AT LEAST 25,000 wreaths for this years ceremony!!! On Saturday, December 16th at approximately 10:15AM, a convoy of several tractor trailers will leave Long Island Marriott in Uniondale bringing these Wreaths to Long Island National Cemetery. They'll be met by all our volunteers who will help unload the boxes and have them ready to be placed after our noontime ceremony. 10 years ago, we started with 77 wreaths and this year, we can now say that almost 10% of the cemetery will be covered with wreaths! We are asking that volunteers arrive at 10:30 rather than 11:30-11:45 to assist us unload the wreaths. Please share this information with your friends possible, we'd love to have as many people possible come down and help honor our veterans.
In Memoriam - Leonard T. Tucker
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| Leonard T. Tucker |
| November 26, 1927 - November 14, 2017 |
On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, Leonard T. Tucker reported to Post Everlasting. Leonard T. Tucker was a Merrick Post No. 1282 member and he was very active at the Post and was our Service Officer at our Post for a number years. Lenny was a World War II Navy Veteran.
When Lenny walked in the room he always made you smile and he would laugh at your corny jokes. You could always joke around with Lenny, he was truly a gentleman. He led and had a wonderful and fullfilling life. God speed my friend. Thank you for being in my life, you touched many people who knew you.
Lenny will be sorely missed.
Merrick's Veterans Day Ceremony 2017
Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion, will be conducting their annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the Merrick's Veteran Memorial Park starting at 10:30 a.m. Merrick's Veteran Memorial Park is located at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Lee Avenue, which is across the street from the Camp Avenue Elementary School (the Park's address is: 1580 Little Whaleneck Road, Merrick, NY 11566). We encourage our Post members, members of the public and especially Merrick residents to attend this event.
Thank you Letter From Northport VA concerning the Veterans Appreciation Day Barbecue/Luncheon 2017
Dear Reader, the following is a letter from Northport Veterans Administration Nursing Home, thanking our Post for holding the Veteran's Appreciation Day Barbecue/Luncheon for 2017.
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Medical Center
79 Middleville Road
Northport, NY 11768
August 20, 2017
AL Post 1282
c/o Mr. Frank Pedagno
160 W. Merrick Road
Merrick, New York 11566
Dear Mr. Frank Pedagno and members of the AL Post 1282:
On behalf of Recreation Therapy Service, Veterans and staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Northport, NY. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful BBQ held for us on Saturday, August 19, 2017.
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