Senator Jeff Klein hosted his 10th annual Veterans Day Breakfast before Throggs Neck’s 33rd annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 12. The breakfast was hosted in partnership with Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and Councilman James Vacca. During the breakfast, the elected officials gave awards to the families of the parade’s honorary grand marshals. Klein also provided $15,000 in funding for the Bronx Veterans Mentors.

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(l-r) Senator Klein, grand marshal Chris Devoy and last year’s grand marshal Ron Watson.
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(l-r) Grand marshal Master Sargent Chris Devoy, with family members son-in-law; Det. John O’Brien; son Lt. Bobby Devoy and nephew Matthew Scallan. Also, last year’s grand marshal Lt. Colonel Ronald Watson (2nd from left)
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Special check given to Bronx Veteran Mentors given to (l-r) Dwayne Gathers of Bronx Veteran Mentors, with Senator Klein and Pat Devine.
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Photo by Laura Stone

Photo by Laura Stone