Bronxites saluted former service members at the 32nd annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade in Throggs Neck on Sunday, November 13.
The parade painted the town in shades of red, white and blue as it marched from East Tremont and Lafayette avenues to Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park for a ceremony honoring local veterans’ services to our nation.
Retired U.S. Marine Corp. veteran master gunnery sergeant Chris Devoy (c) with his grand children.
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This young firefighter-in-the-making had the best ride in the whole parade.
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United Veterans Parade Committee
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Grand marshal retired U.S. Marine Corp. lieutenant colonel Ron Watson marched down East Tremont Avenue with his wife, Elizabeth Watson.
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Honorary grand marshal Bill Hyland contingent
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(l-r) Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj; Thomas Messina, representing Congressman Joseph Crowley; Assemblyman Michael Benedetto; Senator Jeff Klein; Joseph McManus; 80th Assembly District Democratic State Committeeman; John Doyle; and John Marano, Community Board 10 first vice chairman.
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Throggs Neck Memorial American Legion Post 1456
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City Island Power and Sail Squadron
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P.S. 14
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St. Benedict School
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First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck Cub Scouts Pack 182
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Combat Action Badge recipient Peter Del Debbio (l) with colonel Greg Clancy.
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Grand marshal lieutenant colonel Watson (back, c) spoke during the Veterans Ceremony at Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park.
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Navy veteran Lucio Creglia (c) with his family (l-r) Hiassam and Julliete Atwi, Elana Creglia and Layla and Vienna Atwi.
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Mott Hall Community School
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