In what is now a refurbished park with new equipment for the children of the area at White Plains Road and Van Nest Avenue a Memorial Day Ceremony took place Monday. Elected officials were on hand as were members of the Armed forces, including World War II veteran Norman Moore. The only thing missing was the flagpole to fly the flag up.
About 50 people gathered to hear Mr. Rich Vitallo speak of the Top Dog 45 Unit. Councilman Ritchie Torres pledged to fix the park before next year's Memorial Day Ceremony, and thanked those veteran's on hand for their service to the country. Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez of the 80th A.D. now speaking at her second Memorial Day Ceremony of the day also thanked those who fought for the United States.
Ms. Bernadette Ferrara and Ms. Rose Marie Vasti (of the Van Nest Community Association) read a list of names of soldiers no longer with us. Retired Master Sergeant John Perez read a poem of exactly what a soldier has done for the people of the United States and what it means to our freedom.
Above - Mr. Rich Vitallo speaks about Memorial Day.
Below - Councilman Ritchie Torres thanks the veterans for their service, and pledges to have a new flagpole up for next years Memorial Day ceremony.
Above - Retired Master Sergeant John Perez, tells the story of what it means to be a soldier.
Below - World War II veteran Norman Moore was on hand for the Memorial Day Ceremony.
Above - Three shots are fired on Memorial Day to represent the 21 Gun Salute for fallen soldiers.
Below - The lone bugler blows Taps also for the fallen soldiers.
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