Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola
After its traditional parade, Howard Beach gathers at Coleman Square to pay their respects to the fallen.
By Michael V. Cusenza
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola
Councilwoman Ariola with the next generation of grateful Americans.
It’s one of those grand traditions of the World’s Borough: Memorial Day. Respecting and revering its true meaning every year.
Forum Photo by Patricia Adams
Gianna and Adriana enjoy the parade on Monday.
We—the communities that make Queens what it is—do this through solemn ceremonies to quietly reflect on the service of the soldiers that have made the Ultimate Sacrifice, and the families they left behind; and the pomp and circumstance of parades—celebrations of lives cut way too short, and the grateful communities from which these heroes emerged.
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach; far l.)
“Today we honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live to enjoy our family, our friends and our lives. They put all of us first. Let’s remember to tell our little ones what today is really about and try to do something good in memory of those who gave their all,” City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) said.
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz
DA Katz at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Elmhurst Park.
“Throughout this weekend, we’ll be gathering at events all across Queens to pay tribute to the heroic men and women who have served in our military branches,” Queens DA Melinda Katz added. “Their sacrifice is never forgotten.”
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach)
