Five armed forces veterans were honored today by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce for their outstanding service to their country. Retired Sergeant Sandra Rolon (US Army), Retired Sergeant Nicholas Himidian Jr. (US Air Force), Retired Lance Corporal (US Marine Corps), Retired Corporal Viviana DeCohen (US Marine Corps), and Retired Special Agent in Charge Anthony Salimbene (US Coast Guard) were the five honorees. The photos will tell the rest of the story.
Above - The Color Guard arrived with BCC Chairman Joseph Kelleher Singing the National Anthem as BCC President Nunzio Del Greco stands nearby.
Below - Current Assemblyman, and Councilman-elect Mark Gjonaj made the rounds talking to the veterans who were in attendance.
Above - Assemblyman/Councilman-elect Gjonaj thanks the veterans in the room for their service to the country.
Below - US Army Sergeant Sandra Dolon is presented her award by one of her former trainees Sergeant John Perez. Both are now retired from the army, reside in the Bronx, and are good friends.
Above - Special Agent Anthony Salimbene receives his award from Lance Corporal Patrick Devine, who was also honored by the BCC.
Below - A group photo of the honorees, elected officials, and BCC officials. Front row (l-r) Honorees Anthony Salimbene, Viviana DeCohen, Nicholas HimidianJr., Sandra Rolon, and Patrick Devine. Back row (l-r) Assemblyman/ Councilman-elect Mark Gjonaj, BCC Chairman Joseph Kelleher, Governor Andrew Cuomo's Bronx Liaison Nathalia Fernandez, State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli's representative, and BCC President Nunzio Del Greco.
BCC Chairman Joseph Kelleher thanked everyone for coming, while singing a good bye song.
