Sunday, November 18, 2018

Throggs Neck Veterans Parade



  The Throggs Neck Veterans Parade began at Lafayette and East Tremont Avenues, went across East Tremont Avenue, turned down Philip Avenue over the Throggs Neck Expressway turning right and ending Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park reviewing stand. The photos should tell the rest of the story.



Above - People lined East Tremont Avenue to see the Throggs Neck Veterans Parade.
Below - State Assembly members Michael Benedetto and Nathalia Fernandez march with Councilman Mark Gjonaj, and State Committeeman Thomas Messina.




Above - Grand Marshal Captain Robert Doonan was driven to the reviewing stand by Community Board 10 Vice-Chair John Marano.
Below - Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. congratulates one of the marchers. 




Above - An army car that was used in World War Two.
Below - Two vehicles used in later wars.




Above - The Honorary Marshal Airman First Class John Powers family and friends.
Below - Parade Grand Marshal Captain Robert Doonan with his two Honorary Parade Marshals at each side.




Twenty-two flags were placed at the foot of the reviewing stand to commemorate that twenty-two veterans commit suicide every day. There were twenty-two flags held in place also. 

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