Floral Park’s annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony, sponsored by the Floral Park American Legion with the support and cooperation of the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, will be held on Monday, May 30.

On Memorial Day we remember and honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the supreme sacrifice to protect our nation and to preserve freedom and democracy.

Floral Park is honored to have Leonard Jindra, a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II as the Parade Grand Marshal and guest speaker. On June 6, 1944, D-Day, Jindra was serving as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, 115th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division.

He landed on Omaha Beach in the early morning hours of D-Day. During World War II Mr. Jindra rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. His awards and decorations include the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Bronze Star with V device and Oak Leaf Cluster the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Insignia of Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. Mr. Jindra has our heartfelt thanks for his service and sacrifice.

The parade will assemble on Elizabeth Street and start at 10:00 AM. During the parade, The Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department and the Floral Park American Legion will place wreaths and sound taps at the Vietnam Memorial located adjacent to the Reliance Fire House on Jericho Turnpike.

The Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Park at 11:00 AM.
The ceremony will include our National Anthem, the presentation of wreaths to honor the fallen, roll call of Floral Park residents who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, taps, and the presentation of memorial bouquets to Gold Star families.

The Rev Thomas Fusco, Pastor of Our Lady of Victory Church will deliver the Invocation and Benediction.

Local Scout Troops and the Floral Park Little League will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
The POW-MIA ceremony will be conducted by U.S. Army Veteran Matt Cacciatore and the American Legion Color Guard will be led by U.S. Army Veteran and Sergeant at Arms Edward LaChapelle.

Floral Park Mayor Kevin M. Fitzgerald will present greetings.

Post Commander Bob Murray states that on Memorial Day we honor and remember the fallen and their families. It is our solemn duty to honor them for their courage, loyalty, service, and sacrifice. Our Village’s Memorial Day Ceremony exemplifies Floral Park’s commitment to “always remember.”

The Post thanks Mayor Fitzgerald, the Board of Trustees, the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments, for their support of the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.
For information regarding Memorial Day or for information on joining the Floral Park American Legion please call the Post at 516-437-1295.