Memorial Day Mass and Ceremony
On May 26 2019, our Post held our annual Memorial Day Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh. After the Mass, we went across the street to the old Sacred Heart School where we honor our deceased members at our annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
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The American flag and our Post flag make their way up to the altar. |
Post Cmdr. Robert Schiela enters with our Celtic Cross to place in front of the altar. |
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1st Vice Cmdr. Robert Murphy presents the Tri-Flag. |
Bruce Lubkeman and John Cassidy bring up the wreaths. |
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Marlene Garzione places our flowers flanked by our Honor Guard. |
The Service Flags displayed at the end of the pews approaching the altar. |
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And the Mass begins. |
Our Chaplain, Deacon Tony
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John Delessio and George Reilly bring up the gifts. |
Deacon Tony reads the names of our departed. |
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George Reilly and Bruce Lubkeman manning the flag placements. |
Steve Delgado and Sal Foti manning the left side. |
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Some of our members looking on as we honor our fallen comrades. |
One of our WWII Veterans, Rocco Panella with his Godson. |
Our traditional group photo following our Memorial Day Ceremony.
