Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and his Bronx Veterans’ Advisory Council will hosted the annual Bronx Veterans’ Appreciation Day Breakfast today as part of Bronx Week 2016.
“We are grateful for our borough’s veterans and their service to our people and the United States of America. This event is a time to pay tribute to and salute those who continue to give back to our community,” said Borough President Diaz.
The Master of Ceremonies for the event that was held at Maestro's Caterers was Mr. Gary Axelbank of Bronxnet Television fame. The Honorees were Mr. Eric Chester (Bronx Vet Center-Outreach Coordinator), SSG. Luis Hernandez (Recruiter U.S. Marines Bronx), Anthony 'Tony' Salimbene (Bronx Community Board 10), SSG. Zaida Marie Tirado (Retired 29 years of service U.S. Army), and Mr. Herb Young (Bronx Community Board 8)
Above - Mr. Joe Binder WWII Veteran at age 105.
Below - Mr. Herb Young one of the Honorees.
Above and Below - BP Diaz made it a point to thank as many of the veterans that he could.
Above - The NYC Joint Services Color Guard begin their march to the front of the room.
Below - On stage, Belinda Barnes of the Bronx VA Medical Center Belts out the National Anthem, as the Color Guard stands at attention.
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