Monument a lasting tribute to 'hometown hero'

A Memorial Day ceremony dedicated a boulder bearing the name of Army Spc. Matthew E. Baylis.

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Suffolk's free tree program honors U.S. milestone and pursuit of healthy environment
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'His sacrifice made a difference': Gold Star mother honors son's memory
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Upcoming Events

Book Club: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove

May26

Discussion of the memoir "Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins" by Barbara Demick, register

Where

Shelter Island Historical Society

16 S. Ferry Rd.

Shelter Island, NY

Phone

631-749-0042

Price

free

Advance Guitar Workshop

May26

Guitar program for veterans and active military, register

Where

Project 9 Line

25 Union Ave

Islip, NY

11701

Price

Free

Intermediate Guitar Workshop

May26

Guitar program for veterans and active military, held weekly on Tuesdays, register

Where

Project 9 Line

25 Union Ave

Islip, NY

11701

Price

Free

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