We thank all who helped to make this year’s Poppy Drive a success. All proceeds from poppy donations are used to assist our veterans and our active military.
Vice President and Treasurer, Elizabeth Parrella, distributing poppies before the Memorial Day Parade
Chaplain, Florence Parrella, could be seen throughout Manhasset distributing poppies.
The Memorial Day Parade which is sponsored by the American Legion annually in Manhasset took place as scheduled. Following the Parade, a memorial service was held, wreaths were placed at monuments, the names of those veterans who have died during the year were read, and awards were given to high school students. A celebration followed at the American Legion Hall for all American Legion and Auxiliary members and their families, for our active service personnel and for community members.
Junior Auxiliary member Lauren Moschitta served as our Poppy Queen in this year’s Memorial Day Parade
Left to Right: Americanism Award winners Olivia Tatarian (MHS) and Ciara Warner (St. Mary’s); Poppy Queen Lauren Moschitta (Junior Auxiliary member); President Pat O’Brien; Empire Girls State citizens Isabel Vasquez (St. Mary’s) and Katie Barnes and Jacqueline Siffer (MHS); Vice President and Treasurer Elizabeth Parrella
Left to Right: President Pat O’Brien, School Award winner Dylan Desir, Ciara Warner,Americanism Award winner, both of St. Mary’s High School, Vice President and Treasurer Elizabeth Parrella
Pat O’Brien (President) and Elizabeth Parrella (Vice President and Treasurer) of Unit 304 participated in the Memorial Day Services at the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale. The service is always a beautiful and emotional event but this year was made even more special when the Thunderbirds from the US Air Force flew over the cemetery.
Left to Right: Sonja Neal, Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary President; Pat O’Brien; Rosanne Spinner, Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary Sergeant-at-Arms; Karen Schenck, Unit 336 President and Color Guard, Nona Samuels, Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary Secretary and Color Guard; Mary Hansen-Sterger, Past County President and Color Guard; Elizabeth Parrella; Joyce Booth, Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary Color Guard
