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	The Amityville American Legion Highland Pipe Bands are&nbsp;heading to Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. The band will be performing in commemoration of the 79th anniversary of D-Day.&nbsp;
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Amityville legion bands head to Normandy, in honor of 79th anniversary of D-Day 

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