Mother Nature gave us some difficulty regarding the Memorial Day parades however, nothing was going to hinder Levittown’s efforts of honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
To begin the Memorial Day weekend ceremonies, a group of veterans from American Legion Post 1711 joined the cast of many at Pinelawn National Cemetery on May 28 to plant flags on the graves of veterans. On Memorial Day, prior to the Levittown parade, the Post flagged their own graves in the community at St. John of Jerusalem Cemetery on Wantagh Avenue in North Wantagh.
As for the Levittown parade, that went off without a problem and Mother Nature cooperated. American Legion Post 1711 and Levittown’s VFW Post 9592 were marchi
ng to pay tribute to fallen soldiers. Also marching were Levittown’s Island Trees schools and clubs. Levittown’s fire and police departments also proudly marched up Hempstead Turnpike.
In closing, a ceremony was performed to honor the fallen he
roes, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice at Veterans Memorial Park on Shelter Lane. All in attendance were invited back to American Legion Post 1711 and VFW Post 9592 for refreshments. A special ceremony was performed at Post 1711, honoring all members who have passed away. Included in the readings of the names were also Korean War Members, Women’s Auxiliary Members and Sons of the Legion.
