Veteran's Day Sunday, November 11, 2007 By: Sabrina Hafner
Veterans Day is a day dedicated to remembering the bravery of our U.S. Veterans and all the sacrificing that they have made for us. There were a couple of ceremonies being held between Massapequa and Massapequa Park. One ceremony was held at Brady Park and the other ceremony was held at the cross street of Broadway Avenue and Franklin Avenue. Many Veterans, Elected Officials, and Massapequans attended. Also, wreaths were left in dedication to our Veterans.
VFW Post 7763 Installation of Officers 2007 with Mayor Altadonna and Deputy Pinto, Original Photo by Edward T. Cox, Photographer
Pictured below, Erin and Adam Ropelewski after a one-year deployment in Iraq. Commander Jack Hipp and his board of officers presented Certificates and Medals of Appreciation for service in the U.S. Army to Lieutenants Erin Bates-Ropelewski and Adam Ropelewski. Erin, a Massapequan, is a Med-Evac Nurse and was attached to the 10th Combat Support Hospital Unit in Baghdad. Adam was attached to the 1-10 Cav in Falujah. In turn, Erin and Adam presented plaques to Post 1066 from those units for supporting them during their deployment. In attendance was family and invited guests, American Legion Post 1066, Massapequa Park VFW Post, Ancient Order of Hibernians Div 15, Paul Hastings of the Wounded Warrior Project, Massapequa Park Knights of Columbus, Detective Stephen McDonald, NYCPD, Members of Rescue 5 NYCFD, a number of returning veterans who served in Iraq with Erin and Adam.
The organizations present were invited because of their support to the units Erin and Adam were assigned to. Gift packs of foods, t-shirts, and various sundries that were needed by our troops were sent regularly to Iraq. The 10th Combat Support Hospital Unit was an "Adopted Battalion" by those organizations mentioned above.
Photos Courtesy of Bernard Hennelly Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Island Council 6911
Erin & Adam Ropelewski (c) with her Parents, Maryanne and John Bates
Erin Receives Roses from a Marine who lost a leg in Iraq, and she treated in Hospital
Erin & Adam Ropelewski become members of the American Legion
World War II - dedicated November 17, 1946. This memorial, now located in Brady Park, is in memory of five residents who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II. George Cashaw, Peter F. Colleran, Jr., William G. Hoffman, John R. Martin and Earle Williams all have Village Streets named in their honor.
Spanish American War - dedicated July 4, 1959. This memorial, located in the triangle formed by the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Park Blvd., is dedicated to the memory of Claus Clausen, a veteran of the Spanish American War and holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Vietnam War - dedicated October 29, 1966. This memorial, located in the triangle formed by the intersection of Cartwright Blvd. and Abbey Street, is in memory of Sp/4 William Mansfield "Who gave his life in Vietnam for the freedom of all the people of the world." Mansfield Park, at Walker Street, also is named for this Vietnam War veteran.
Korean War - dedicated October 24, 1992. This memorial, located in the triangle formed by the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Mayflower Ave., memorializes veterans of the Korean War.
Founding Families - dedicated October 7, 1989. This memorial, located in the triangle formed by the intersection of Clark Boulevard and Front Street, is in honor of all our founding families. It is called the Heerlein-Rumfield Memorial Park and is named after Lillian Dessart Heerlein and Charlotte Heerlein Rumfield, daughter and grand-daughter of Louis and Clara Dessart. Woodcastle Hotel, built by Louis and Clara ca 1870, stood on Front Street, fronting wooded land between First and Second, Clark and Front.
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