Jerard “Jerry” Schacher, a past Post 214 commander, former military combat medic, and community volunteer, is this year’s Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal. ( Photo by Stan Martin) Memorial Day parades and ceremonies WARWICK – Village and Town of Warwick residents will honor departed military veterans at Memorial Day parades and ceremonies... Entertainment 17 May 2022 | 04:42
Warwick brothers and World War II veterans Don and Warren McFarland will recognize American prisoners of war and those missing in action with a POW/MIA Empty Chair during the Sept. 8 flag retirement event at American Legion Post 214 in Warwick. The empty chair, displayed at all official American Legion meetings, is a physical reminder of the thousands of Americans still unaccounted for from all wars and conflicts involving America. Warren McFarland, 98, salutes while Don McFarland, soon to celebrate his 96th birthday, places a symbolic cover on the POW/MIA chair. Photo by Stan Martin. Warwick. American flag retirement ceremony opens to entire community Local American Legion and VFW members will co-host and open to the public a special American flag retirement ceremony normally... Local News 29 Aug 2021 | 04:12
The Warwick Valley High School played The National Anthem. ( Roger Gavan) Warwick honors those who sacrificed their lives at 2021 Memorial Day events After being limited to a brief ceremony last year due to the pandemic, the Nicholas P. Lesando Jr. American Legion Post 214... Local News 01 Jun 2021 | 07:40
Memorial Day Grand Marshall Tony Cosimano served as a combat helicopter pilot in Viet Nam. Photo by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Memorial Day Grand Marshall Tony Cosimano served as a combat helicopter pilot in Viet Nam The Nicholas P. Lesando Jr. American Legion Post 214 will resume the annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies on Monday,... Local News 18 May 2021 | 09:58
