Manhasset American Legion Auxiliary Unit 304

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

A Memorial Service is held on a rotating basis in a Church in Manhasset each year on the Sunday before Memorial Day.  Members of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary participated together with members of the Church of St. Mary in this joint remembrance.  A gathering followed the service in one of the Church’s rooms and refreshments were served.

On the evening of May 25,  four members of Unit 304 attended the annual Dinner honoring the Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary President.  The dinner also recognizes the work accomplished by Units within the County during the year.  Unit 304 received numerous certificates for their work with Veterans and their families in particular.

Flo Buzzitta, Pat O’Brien. Florence Parrella and Elizabeth Parrella enjoyed the evening.