American Legion Memorial Day Program

Annual Blvd. Gardens’ Memorial Day Ceremony Program

Sponsored by American Legion Post 1836 & BNY Mellon VetNet

Posting of the Colors

National Anthem sung by Sue Landis & Pledge of Allegiance led by Girls Scouts Troop 4210

Opening Prayer by Father John O’Neil, Corpus Christi Church, Woodside, NY

Remarks by American Legion Post 1836 Commander Alan Feuer

Remarks by Elected Officials & BNY Mellon VetNet Rep. Alister Murray

Recitation of Names of Honored Dead & Deceased American Legion Post 1836 & Women’s Auxiliary Members by Legionnaire Robert McCarthy & Auxiliary President Helen Drew

Playing of God Bless America

Presentation of Wreaths - Northern Democratic Club, BG Owners Corp., American Legion Post 1836, Northern Woodside Coalition & Women’s Auxiliary

Proclamation & Citation Presentation to Legionnaire John Hoffman

Legion Certificate of Appreciation Awarded to Assemblyman Barnwell

Closing Prayer by Father John O’Neil

Playing of Taps

Following the ceremony, a wreath will be laid in Strippoli Square in memory of Woodside resident PFC Patrick Strippoli who was killed during the Vietnam War.