Thursday the Bronx Chamber of Commerce held its annual Bronx Veterans Luncheon. Veterans from the past wars gathered at Masteros Caterers to salute their comrades who fought with them and those who did not make it home. The Chamber honored five retired and one active service members.
Seated above are the honorees, Retired Sergeant First Class Peter C. Del-Debbio, Retired U.S. Marine Joe Faix, Retired U. S. Marine Lance Corporal Carrie H. Taft, Active National Guard and NYPD officer Sergeant Jena K. Quadland, Korea War Veteran Richard J. Naclerio, and Retired Navy Specialist Michael Borrero.
Above - The crowded room as the Veterans celebrate their friends after the award ceremony.
Below - More veterans and their spouses.
Above - Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chairman Joseph Kelleher is happy to introduce the new President of the Chamber Ms. Lisa Sorin as they are interviewed for Bronxnet Television.
Below - BCC Chairman Kelleher also showed off his singing talent during the luncheon.
Above - Everyone applauded the singing of BCC Chairman Joseph Kelleher.
Below - The final note of the luncheon, the playing of taps for those veterans who have died.
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