~ American Legion Post 1404 News Release ~

 

• Subject: 50^th Anniversary celebration of cessation of hostilities in Korea and the 85^th Annual Queens County Convention Parade.

 

The 85^th Annual Queens County Convention Parade will take place in Broad Channel on Friday evening June 06, 2003, at 8:00PM, starting at the All Veterans Memorial at the 17^th road park.

 

Prior to the start of the parade at 7:00 PM, the Post is planning to honor the memory of the 5 veterans who never returned home from Korea alive, to help celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of cessation of hostilities in Korea.

 

1. Walter Gross                POW   07/03/51

2. Joseph DePietro           KIA     10/10/51

3. Ralph Mitola                 KIA     08/01/52

4. James Farrell                KIA     11/10/52

5. Thomas August             KIA     11/27/52

 

• A certificate from the “American Battle Monument Commission” will presented by our Department Commander Fang Wong.

• The Republic of South Korea, “War Service Medal” will be presented by Congressman Weiner to members of each family.

• The New York State “Conspicuous Service Medal” will be presented by Mr. Ben Weisbroth Assistant Director of New York State Division of Veteran Affairs.

• A proclamation from the New York State Assembly will be presented by Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer.

• A proclamation from the New York City Council will be presented by Councilman Joseph Addabbo.

 

Following the award ceremony, the annual convention parade will step off and proceed North on Crossbay Blvd to the American Legion Hall.  After the parade there will be refreshments and music for your entertainment.

It is requested that all Korean War Veterans attend the ceremony so that they may br recognized on this 50^th Anniversary Celebration.