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‘A Grateful Nation Remembers’: Calverton National salutes veterans
Veterans groups from across eastern Suffolk County participated in Veterans Day ceremonies this afternoon at Calverton National Cemetery, witnessed by an audience of several hundred spectators.
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Photos: Riverhead Veterans Day ceremony honors sacrifice made by local vets
A small crowd of veterans and residents gathered in front of Riverhead's war memorial on West Main Street to pay their respects for Veterans Day.
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Local Veterans Day ceremonies set to honor those who served
Where and when you can honor veterans on Friday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, a federal holiday.
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Long after their service to our country ended, veterans in nursing home celebrate a day in their honor
Photos: Veterans who live at Riverhead Care Center were feted Wednesday with music, cards, flowers and certificates.
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Photos: Veterans honored in song, speeches and prayer at Calverton National Cemetery
As a fine, cold mist fell over Calverton National Cemetery, the crowd gathered there beneath umbrellas and raincoats joined together to sing the National Anthem.
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Riverhead honors veterans with ceremonies at World War I memorial
Veterans Day ceremonies at the World War I memorial in Riverhead drew a sizable crowd this morning, despite the chilly, damp weather. Photos.
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At veterans’ get-together, music, memories and appreciation
Celebrating veterans was the mission Tuesday evening for a group of vets and family members who gathered at Riverhead Free Library to share thoughts and memories of their military service.
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He fought in two wars, then rescued dozens in a plane crash: Meet WWII veteran Wally Smith, a hero among us
After fighting in two wars, local veteran Wally Smith went on to save dozens in a plane crash. Now 88, he shares his memories and photos from his time as a U.S. Navy photographer.
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Remembering veterans on ‘a day dedicated to the cause of world peace’
Ceremonies and events are set to mark Veterans Day around Riverhead this year.
A flag-raising ceremony is set for today at 3 p.m. at Riverhead...
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At Veterans Day ceremonies at Calverton National Cemetery, calls for action to help veterans in need
Keynote speaker Ken Rosenblum urged veterans and nonveterans alike to come to the aid of the growing population of veterans who need a wide range of assistance.
