Hosted by United Veterans Fraternal Organizations of Maspeth, Maspeth Memorial Square
In commemoration of Memorial Day, the Maspeth community came together to honor service men and women who have perished in service to our country. On Monday evening, in Maspeth Memorial Square, the United Veterans Fraternal Organizations of Maspeth held a candlelight vigil. Maspeth Lions, The Kowalinski Post #4, Kowalinski Post Ladies’ Auxiliary, Maspeth Kiwanis, Maspeth Town Hall, Ridgewood Moose Club, East Coast Car Association, Transfiguration St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish and St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy as well as members of FDNY Squad 288 were all on hand, along with members of the community to pay tribute to the fallen.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to students who won an essay contest based on the theme of this year’s Memorial Day parade, Let Freedom Ring.
Alissa Sanmartin, PS 58
Paul Milewski, PS 58
Caitlin Wagner, St. Stan’s
Melody Fujiao Tang, Martin Luther School
Ronan O’Connell, St. Stan’s
Sophia Grace Chen, PS 58
Sienna De Salvo
Raymond Coyle, St. Stan’s
Scarlet Salmon, PS 58
Lombardo Cruz, PS 58
Kyara Figueroa, St. Stan’s
Jonathen Jarzynka, St. Stan’s
