The Old Soldiers Cemetery located on East 180th Street in the West Farms section of the Bronx is home to many soldiers that dates back to the Civil War. This Memorial Day Community Board 6 held a Memorial Day Remembrance for those interned in the Old Soldiers Cemetery.
Above - After entering the Old Soldiers Cemetery a reef is placed as a remembrance.
Below - Chairperson of the Community Board 6 Veteran's Committee Welcomes those in attendance, as she reads some of the names of those buried in the cemetery.
Above - Former Army Sergeant John Perez was the Keynote speaker. Sergeant Perez served two tours of duty in Iraq, and one in Afghanistan during his twenty years in the U.S. Army.
Below - A Proclamation from the Mayor's office is given to Community Board 6 for the Old Soldiers Cemetery.
