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Eyeglasses for Veterans

Note: The following letter was dated March 5, 2014, from Licensed Optician, Ella Krugolets to Post Commander, Kenneth J. Braun.

Ella's Vision Optical
108 West Park Avenue
Long Beach, NY 11561
Tel. 516-255-7223

Dear Mr. Kenneth J. Braun,

My Name is Ella Krugolets. I'm a former Optician from Northport VA Medical Center. During my time at the hospital, it was my pleasure meeting many good people and listening to their stories both happy and sad. The experience was humbling.

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Community Read Aloud Day

Note 1: The following letter was addressed to Post Member, Barbara Byrne, from the Lakeside Elementary School officials for her participation in the above event.

Dear Lakeside Friend,

community read alound day 2014 resizedOn behalf of the children and staff of the Norman J. Levy/Lakeside School, we would like to thank you for participating in our Site-Based Team's Annual Community Read Aloud Day on January 17, 2014. Our student's greatly enjoyed your visit.

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American Legion, Merrick Post No. 1282, Ad in the Celebration of 75 years of Merrick Life

Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion would like to congratulate and salute Merrick Life's 75th year of service to the Merrick Community in the Merrick Herald Life pubilication. A special thanks goes out to former Merrick Life publisher, Linda Toscano and Merrick Life editor, Paul Laursen and their staff. Another special thanks goes out to senior editor of Merrick Herald Life, Scott Briton. Thanks to you all for being their for us. See the following pdf.

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The Merrick's Veterans Killed in Action

Those who have made the Supreme Sacrifice for our country

World War II

Harold Kenneth Ahlquist
Alfred William Amari
Clifford E. Bahnsen
Walter Edwin Baldwin
Walter J. Burke Jr.
Harry Gregory Chernucha
Edward Macdonald Dobson
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  2. Merricks pay homage to local veterans
  3. Cell Phone Collection Program
  4. The Frank DePergola Story

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