Eddie the Eagle was on hand for the 145th Memorial Day Parade in Bay Ridge, where he greeted some old friends and made lots of new ones. Did you meet Eddie on parade day? If so, you might be included in this special online photo gallery. Enjoy!
Bay Ridge — The theme of the 145th Annual Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade was “Honoring Those Who Serve” and the participants included current members of the U.S. military, like Col. Michael Gould, commanding officer of the Fort Hamilton Army Base, as well as veterans who wore their uniforms long ago, like Mike Long, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served as the grand marshal. read more
Bay Ridge — The ballroom of the Bay Ridge Manor was filled with heroes on May 24 as state Sen. Marty Golden treated hundreds of military veterans to a pre-Memorial Day breakfast to thank them for their service to the nation.
“We live in the greatest nation in the world and it’s because of you,” Golden told the veterans, who were seated at tables around the ballroom.
Anthony Testaverde, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War, is an aide to Golden and organized the breakfast. read more
The United Military Veterans of Kings County will hold general membership meetings on April 17 and May 15, at 11 a.m. at the Fort Hamilton Post Chapel, building 129. Anyone interested in participating in the parade on May 28 should attend. Newcomers are welcome. Call (917) 873-1508 if you plan to attend. Now in its 145th year, it is the oldest continuously run Memorial Day Parade in the nation.
The theme for the 2012 parade is “Honoring Those Who Serve.” The 2012 Grand Marshal is Mike Long, chairman of the New York State Conservative Party and a United States Marine veteran. The deputy grand marshals are all veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.
The reviewing officer is Col. Michael Gould, commander, U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton.
Chairman of the Memorial Day Parade Committee is Prisco DeAngelis. Veterans interested in marching in this year’s parade can call Chief of Staff Anthony Giovinco at (917) 664-8850 or (718) 748-4530 for more information, or visit www.brooklynmemorialdayparade.com.
Eighth grader Carolyn Smith is pictured with a tray of cupcakes. She made them!
The brownies looked so good, I couldn’t resist!
Covering a Bake Sale at Visitation Academy, the Catholic school for girls at 8902 Ridge Boulevard on Feb. 14, I had my eye on a tray of brownies that were made by the aunt of one of the students.
I diligently did my job, interviewing people and taking photos of the event. But every once in a while, out of the corner of my eye, I looked at the table with MY brownies! read more
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