As In Years Past, Veterans Day 2017 Ceremony In Carroll Park Was a Moving Event

Some of our neighborhood veterans.

Organizers Joanie D'Amico, Glenn Kelly, Mike Polanski and Assemblywoman Simon

76th Precinct Community Council President Jerry Armer, Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon

Joanie D'Amico with Officer Asanesco

Police officers Maragini and Asanesco of the 76th Precinct with Vincent Raccuglia

Buddy Scotto

Carroll Gardeners made time this past Saturday to join neighborhood Veterans at a remembrance held in Carroll Park. In a deeply moving ceremony, a wreath was laid in front of the World War I Memorial in the center of the park.
Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon were on hand to remind everyone that we owe thanks to our veterans for their sacrifice not only on Veterans Day, but every day.
It is all too easy to walk past the memorial in our park without taking the time to look at the names on the bronze plaques attached to its side. Each one memorializes a young man from our neighborhood who paid the ultimate sacrifice for his nation. This week, may I suggest you take a moment to acknowledge them, and shake the hand of one of the veterans pictured in the photos above?
The event was organized by Court Street Merchants Association and Friends of Carroll Park.