Veterans of Foreign Wars
ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 28: Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) attend a ceremony on Memorial Day at the Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery on May 28, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia. For Memorial Day President Obama is paying tribute to military veterans past and present who have served and sacrificed their lives for their country.
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It is especially devastating to the many broken-hearted children, spouses and parents, left behind to grieve for a loved one. Such an ignorant and uncaring and blatant disregard for people's deep feelings are indefensible, and that is why the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States demand that Mr. Hayes and MSNBC provides an immediate and unequivocal apology.
They are our host post, but we urge members of all (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and American Legion posts to attend
Sir, on behalf of the President of the United States and the Department of the Army and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and VFW Post 2503, please accept this flag, a symbol of our country, which Paul so honorably and proudly served.More quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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Vet: 'Our freedom will survive and the sacrifice was worth it'
of the Kings Park American Legion Post 944, led a memorial wreath ceremony at the park.Al Mlodynia, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5769, said Memorial Day comes with a certain duty for veterans to remember the comrades theyve lost.We who came Read more »
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VFW post rally aims to help Jackie Gordon unit
Veterans of Foreign Wars post is hosting a rally to collect items for the military unit of a Babylon Town board member deployed in Afghanistan .The items will be sent to the Army Reserve 310th Military Police Battalion, the Uniondale -based unit commanded Read more »
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New Hyde Park Remembers Its Fallen Warriors
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Syosset Holds 2012 Memorial Day Parade
The morning of Monday, May 28 featured brilliant sunshine, perfect weather for Syosset’s annual Memorial Day Parade. Members of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Syosset Fire Department, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, school marching bands and from Syosset Jericho Tribune Read more »
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Cheers, Jeers & a Quote
Duty calls them. We salute the Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2259. These fellows who are getting on up in age serve at funerals of ex-servicemen and at patriotic gatherings. Yes, the occasions are solemn, and we thank these veterans who pe from Log Cabin Democrat Read more »
