Final resting place for WWII vets' remains

Stored away in a funeral home closet for decades, the cremated remains of six World War II veterans and one spouse are now interred at the Long Island National Cemetery. The cremated remains of a 7th World War II veteran are with his relatives.

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Upcoming Events

Book Discussion: On Great Fields

Apr30

Jack will lead a discussion of the biography "On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain" by Ronald C. White, register

Where

Wantagh Public Library

3285 Park Ave.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

516-221-1200

Price

free

Book Discussion: Zero Days

May7

Head of Reference James Hartmann will lead a discussion of the mystery novel "Zero Days" by Ruth Ware, register

Where

Wantagh Public Library

3285 Park Ave.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

516-221-1200

Price

free

History Hub: Harry S. Truman

May8

Explore the life and times of President Harry S. Truman

Where

Wantagh Public Library

3285 Park Ave.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

516-221-1200

Price

free

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