Information on Merrick's Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony 2025
Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion, again will host the Merrick’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025. Post Members and Veterans are asked to form at Merrick Avenue and Veterans (Broadcast) Plaza at 8:45 a.m. We shall start the parade at 9:30 a.m. and plan to start the ceremony at the Merrick’s Veteran Memorial Park at about 10:45 a.m. We will have cars for those who cannot march. Invites to parade participants have been sent out to Merricks Churches, Synagogues, Schools, Clubs, Organizations, Fire Departments and Politicians.
The parade and ceremony will be held rain or shine!!!
Post staff member, Richard M. Ambrosino, will chair this event.
Robert E. Dishman, Post Commander
No commentsPhilip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship 2026
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| Philip L. Williams |
Merrick Post No. 1282 will be awarding a Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship to a deserving Bellmore/Merrick high school senior who best exemplifies the qualities of Philip L. Williams.
Phil's core values were focused on Strong Morals: Patriotism, Family Values, Community Service and a strong Work Ethic. Phil was an inspiration because he took every opportunity to exhibit and incorporate these morals in his life. He made a difference to his fellow veterans, his co-workers, as well as his family and friends by reminding us to integrate these beliefs into everyday life.
Letters from service members to their significant others during deployment in the service
Hi all,
If any Merrick Post No. 1282 members, want to send in their letters to there significant others during their time in service please feel free to do so. I would like to display them as articles on this website, with their permission. Please keep in clean, folks. Please send to
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Boys State Update 3-11-2025
We have 3 candidates for Boys State this year. Lucas Fazio and Nicholas Greci are from Calhoun. Nicholas is the brother of Anthony Greci who attended Boys State in 2023 and he also won the Americanism Award in 2024. The other candidate is Josiah Ramirez who attends Grace Christian Academy. This is the first time we have included Grace Christian in Boys State. Mr. Schultz, the headmaster at Grace Christian is overjoyed as he is an alumnus of the Boys State program in Ohio. I have received the completed paperwork for Lucas and Nicholas and am awaiting the paperwork for Josiah. I spoke with Josiah's dad today and he promised to get back to me with the status. Once I have all the paperwork, I'll get a check from Mike Elliot and package them up for submission to Nassau County.
Frank D. Pedagno, Second Vice Commander