It was a cold rainy morning, but the Veteran's on the Bronx Veteran Advisory Board, Bronx Community Board members, and invited guests came to the Samuel Young American Legion Post located at 1530 Hutchinson River Parkway to hear from BP Diaz and see the new 'Bronx Veteran Resource Guide'.
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Bronx Veteran Advisory Council hosted a special meeting to educate & update community boards and elected officials on veterans’ resources in The Bronx and across the city.
In addition, Borough President Diaz released the “Bronx Veteran & Military Resource Guide,” the first of its kind, published by his office.
“Our veterans have given so much for the safety and security of this nation, and my office is proud to support them,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “It is my hope that this guide will serve as a key resource for both veterans and service providers across the borough, and I encourage our servicemen and servicewomen to take advantage of the ‘Bronx Veteran & Military Resource Guide.’”
Also on hand were Ms. Loree Sutton Commissioner NYC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs, Jamal Othman Deputy Director NYS Division of Veteran Affairs, and Shawn Kingston of the Bronx VA medical Center located on Kingsbridge Road. Special thanks also goes out to Mr. Joe Mondello the Chair of the Bronx Veteran Advisory Council and to Ms. Tracy McDermott of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.'s office.
The complete 55 page Bronx Veteran Resource Guide can be viewed at http://on.nyc.gov/1XY8nIr.
A JPEG of the guide’s cover can be downloaded at https://flic.kr/p/EQgcZy.
Above - Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. tells of the many battles a veteran may have after leaving the armed forces, and how he hopes that the new Bronx Veteran Resource Guide can help make it easier for veterans to navigate the system.
Below - Just a few of the Veterans, Community Board members, and representatives of elected officials who were on hand.
Veteran Leroy Archibald who joined the armed forces in 1949 speaks of being a veteran and still is asking the city, state, and federal governments don't do more for his fellow veterans who are in need.
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