Garfield Langhorn Essay Contest

Students, teachers and guests packed the Pulaski Street School auditorium Oct. 18 for the 15th annual Garfield Langhorn essay contest awards ceremony.

“Let us all find the courage to right a wrong, to speak for the voiceless, to protect the defenseless. Let us each remember to honor our personal responsibilities and commitments and to offer service to our country, our communities and our families.” Riverhead Medal of Honor recipient PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was remembered at Pulaski Street School yesterday with the 14th annual Garfield Langhorn memorial essay contest.

Four Pulaski Street School sixth graders have been named winners of the annual Hometown Heroes Essay Contest named in honor of PFC Garfield Langhorn

Elizabeth Hanham, Phillip Tucci, Ryan Zaleski and Ayuania Humphrey read their essays about the soldier aloud to the school board last night.

Pulaski Street School celebrated the 10th Annual Garfield M. Langhorn Essay Contest today with ceremonies honoring the bravery of Riverhead native Garfield Langhorn, who...

Garfield Langhorn Essay Contest Winner Reilly Hubbard, 6th grade: "He has encouraged me to not be so selfish...and to also be brave, not just look around and avoid everything."

Garfield Langhorn Essay Contest winner Alisha Griffin's essay, grade 6, Pulaski Street School, Riverhead: "the bravest person I know."

While his memory is kept alive in the hearts and minds of those who once served by his side, and by those who currently serve this nation in places near and far, the heroism of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Jr. is also remembered right here in Riverhead.