A Day to Remember in Staten Island
category:Government and Politics posted:May 20th, 2008
For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don't let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues, Memorial Day parades and beach sand. Memorial Day - originally called "Decoration Day" - unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over
the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an
occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the
traditions of this special holiday:
-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.
-Participate in a national "moment of remembrance," which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.
-Place flags on the graves of war dead.
Staten Island Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Staten Island to info@americantowns.com)
Operation Enduring Freedom
Sanchez, Ian T.
Korean War
Maffeo Pellegrino J Jr
Saliski John Stanley
Sheppard Brian Frederick
Venditti Frank Joseph
World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II
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Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Great Kills Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day Coastal Plant Dune Walk
Sunday, May 25, 2008 - Rahway Memorial Day Parade
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I want you all to know that CWO Anthony Wayne Manstis was my friend and roommate in Vietnam, he was funny and had in infectious simile. I miss him a lot. He died serving his country.
posted:09/09/08I wear a Vietnam MIA bracelet for Pfc. Douglas O'Neil Keefe. I would love to make contact with anyone who knew him so I can learn more about "my" MIA hero.
posted:09/26/08If anyone is familiar with Robert James Maxwell's funeral, could you contact me? I was in an honor guard for funeral in Fresno in fall of 1967 from Ft. Ord and am doing research. Thanks.
posted:12/27/08Why is there no mention of local soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan? Are there none?
posted:05/21/09E IS FOR EVERY FALLEN SOLDIER.
M IS FOR THE MEN OF WAR,
O IS FOR OUR HEROES OLDER.
R IS FOR REMEMBERING THEIR SACRIFICE,
I IS FOR THEIR IMPORTANCE TOO!
A IS FOR ANSWERING OUR COUNTRY'S CALL,
L IS FOR LOYALTY TO THE RED, WHITE,AND BLUE.
984 Faile Street
Bronx, NY. 10459
The City has nothing to be proud of this memorial day, as their managers saw fit to FIRE an employee, upon returning from Iraq, based on the disabilities received while in the war. A federal law suite is pending, but you won't hear anything about it, or how the employee was belittled in front of peers by being called a piece of shirt by the supervisor and being threatened with bodily harm. This is an outrage to all Veterans.
posted:05/25/09I agree hueb45. My husband was treated the same way by the Army after he was brave enough to seek treatment for his injuries sustained in the line of duty during the war in Iraq. Another man I know was just diagnosed with ptsd after serving as a combat medic in Vietnam--40 years of living with his nightmare, having others belittle his state of mind. The treatment of our vets is disgusting.
I am also disgusted with the fact that I cannot locate ANY parade or city service honoring our fallen heroes today. There is only a brief mention of a service on Fort Jackson, no time was given. It is a huge disrespect.
posted:05/25/09My father's name was SSGT Victor Byron Cambas. He was KIA on 6/26/70 at age 23. He served with the 101st Airborne. My Mother to this day, cannot speak about him, which has been terribly difficult for her, obviously, but also for me as my Mother was pregnant with me when she learned that he was killed. If anyone knew him, please contact me at ElegantMess09@gmail.com I just want someone to tell me something...ANYTHING about my Father, the hero that I know nothing about.
posted:05/26/09