Port Washington VFW: Henderson-Marino Post 1819

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September 11, 2026 Memorial Event

September 11 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Program

Opening Bagpipe Hymn – Michael Tedeschi, Bagpiper
Welcome – John S. Popeleski, Mayor

Pledge of Allegiance

National Anthem – Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus
Invocation – Sister Kathy Somerville
Opening Remarks – John S. Popeleski, Mayor
Bell Ceremony – Reading of Names
1st Assistant Fire Chief – Patrick Saccoccia
PW Police Chief – Kevin McCarroll

Rifle Salute – Members of Port Washington VFW #1819

Speakers
Jack Martins – NY State Senator
Daniel Norber – NY State Assemblyman
Delia DeRiggi-Whitton – Nassau County Legislator
Elaine Phillips – Nassau County Comptroller
Jennifer DeSena – Supervisor, Town of North Hempstead
Mariann Dalimonte – Councilwoman, Town of North Hempstead

Benediction – Rabbi Alysa Mendelson-Graf
Closing Remarks – John S. Popeleski, Mayor

Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus

Closing Bagpipe Hymn – Michael Tedeschi, Bagpiper

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