Readers Write: Remembering veterans in Great Neck

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Readers Write:  Remembering veterans in Great Neck
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Saturday, Nov. 11, was Veterans Day.

On this day, we honor all men and women throughout American history, who paid the ultimate price, protecting our freedoms. 

However, this year, Veterans Day was the 100th Anniversary of the United States entering World War I.  This was a decisive event as the war ended one year later, in 1918.

Congress decided  in 1938 to honor all veterans on the day that the Armistice was signed on Nov. 11, 1918.  The Armistice was signed at “ the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month. “ 

It was called the, “Great War to end all Wars.”  That didn’t happen, and some people say we have been at war, one way or another, ever since.

 The Great Neck Park District is proud to be the guardians of two Veteran Memorials; one in the Village Green and the other in Cutter Mill Park. 

A big “thank you” to the veteran societies and our fire companies, as our remembrance ceremonies couldn’t be accomplished without their cooperation and support.  We hope the next time you visit these parks, you will take some time to view these special memorials.

Dan Nachmanoff

for the Great Neck Park District Board of Commissioners

 

 

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