2025 Pro-Bono (#4)
4/26/2025 Suffolk County Detachment hosted our forth Pro-Bono Clinic bringing legal professionals, our local legislators, and our members together to assist our Members and the Veteran Community.
2025 St Patrick's Day parade
3/8/2025 Suffolk County Detachment, aided by Marines of the local recruiting station, march in the annual Bay Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade. Thank you to all in attendance for representing The Detachment.
2024 toys for tots, holiday party & wreaths across america
December 2024. We closed out the 2024 year with multiple events during December. We had members help out with wreath laying during the annual Wreaths Across America. We hosted our annual holiday party at the detachment. We had our 3rd annual pro-bono event, and last but not least, we held another very successful Toy's for Tot's campaign.
2024 photo's with santa!
11/17/2024. Santa Came to Town!!! It was our first time hosting Santa at our Detachment for photos and it was a great afternoon to kick off the holiday season!!! And Big Thank You to Santa Scott!
2024 veteran's day ceremony
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11/11/2024. The Town of Islip hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony. Our detachment assisted in the rifle salute. The ceremony had multiple speakers and other veterans' organizations assisted in making this the morning a great event bringing attention to our local veterans.
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2024 MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
11/10/2024. As always, Marines across the globe celebrate the founding of our great institution. We come together in camaraderie and tradition, remember those before us who served, celebrate the birth of our Corps and enjoy the day and night with our friends, family, and warfighters past and present. This year the detachment was open as usual on 10 November, and we had a good showing of members and guests. Additionally, the Detachment hosted our 15th Annual Birthday Ball Celebration at the Brumidi Lodge in Deer Park. It was as wonderful evening and special thanks you to Ball Committee for their hard work to make this evening possible.
2024 apple festival
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10/26/2024. I don't think we've had better weather for this year's Apply Festival in Sayville. As one of the major community fair/festival on the South Shore, Long Islanders were abounded supporting the local vendor's and non-profits and enjoying some fall treats, and yes, Apples, on this beautiful day. Thanks to all of our members, many not pictured here, for their support in the transport, set up, and time they put in during the festival. As an all-Volunteer non-profit, we are only around due to the work of our members and the support of our community. Thank you to all
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2024 annual detachment family day bbq
8/17/2023. With the weather holding out for us this year, we had a nice and unseasonable cool afternoon/evening to enjoy some good food and company with this year's annual family day BBQ. Special thanks to our members that supported us with set-up, cooking, and break down of the event. Also, a big thanks to everyone that showed up and had a good time with us.
Our family has served with us throughout our careers, and no service member truly serves alone.
We know not everyone can make it to every event, especially during our busy summer vacation season, don't forget we are open every Friday evening. Come on down, we look forward to seeing you.
Our family has served with us throughout our careers, and no service member truly serves alone.
We know not everyone can make it to every event, especially during our busy summer vacation season, don't forget we are open every Friday evening. Come on down, we look forward to seeing you.
2024 Jordan's run
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7/28/2024. This year's Jordan's Run had great weather and another super turnout. We supported the event as the color guard for the opening ceremony, as we always do.
We are always amazed at the support this close-knit community has for Jordan's family and this cause. It's a wonderful display of the generous nature our fellow Long Islanders have for each other. For more information on Jordan, please visit the website, InJordansHonor There is also a short movie that was made about LCpl Haerter and Cpl Yales, you can view it here on YouTube, The 11th Order |
2024 FISHING TRIP
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7/21/2024. A beautiful day and one of our best for "keepers!" With well over 10 keepers brought home by our boat, it was one of our best in a few years!
But with or without bringing home any, it was a fun time with our family's, friends, and built our membership camaraderie. A great day, on the Bay! |
2024 Normandy remembrance ceremony
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6/6/2024. Some of our members executed a color guard detail for an 80th anniversary remembrance for the invasion of Normandy during WWII.
Thank you to our volunteers for taking the time and making the effort to participate in this recognition of our American service members of this WWII battle! |
2024 5th annual high school scholarship award
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5/30/2024. Is the fifth year our Detachment has awarded a scholarship to a Bay Shore High School senior.
Congratulations to all the graduates! In keeping with our purpose to render assistance to our military families, our committee selected a winning submission from a family with a multigenerational service history and multiple conflicts to include the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Desert Storm in the Navy, Army, and Air Force. His Grandfathers, uncles served, and brother currently serves in the Army National Guard. Best of luck on his secondary education. Congratulations and Semper Fi |
2024 Dan Daly Cup
5/25/2024. It was a great Saturday for the New York Area Recruiting Stations. 1st Marine District held their annual Dan Daly Cup, which brings together the area's poolies in some friendly competition and field meet actives with a Marine Corps twist. The poolies were cheered on by their family and friends and motivated by the Recruiters. Extra motivation was provided by more than a few Drill Instructors! Our detachment along with Sunrise Detachment cooked the chow for this event, and got to see the future of our Corps get in a little PT. Ooh Rah!
2024 PRO-BONO (#2)
5/9/2024. Suffolk County Detachment hosted our second Pro-Bono Clinic bringing legal professionals, our local legislators, PSEG, and the Suffolk County Veterans Agency together to assist our Members and the Veteran Community. The volunteers assisted Veteran's with consultations, energy savings information, resource knowledge and information for the area, and small group discusses with our community leaders.
2024 QUILTS OF VALOR (#4)
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5/3/2024. Detachment Commandant Jaclyn Imperati presenting her predecessor, Carmine Rainieri with his well-deserved, Quilt of Valor. Carmine's family was present to share this with him.
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2024 ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
3/9/2024. Suffolk County Detachment kept it in step during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Bay Shore. We were joined by Marines of the local recruiting station and their 'poolies', a young generation looking to earn the title in the future.
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2024 PRO-BONO (#1)
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2/18/2024. Suffolk County Detachment hosted our first Pro-Bono Clinic, bringing legal professionals together to assist our Members and the Veteran Community. This event exceeded expectations, and we will be expanding this event and bringing in additional community leaders. The volunteers assisted Veteran's with wills, trusts, power of attorney's, discharge upgrades, and free consultations.
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2023 TOYS FOR TOTS
December 2023. Suffolk County Detachment had another year of support for the Toys for Tots program. Great work and support from our membership made it very successful as we supported our local communities. Thank you to all of Long Island's generous support from our corporate sponsors and the people of Long Island!
2023 HOLIDAY PARTY
12/22/2023. Thank you to the Entertainment Committee and all the staff for their hard work to make this evening possible. He had friends, family, and members together to celebrate the holiday season and see each other one last time before we send off 2023.
2023 MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
11/11/2023. As always, Marines across the globe celebrate the founding of our great institution. We come together in camaraderie and tradition, remember those before us who served, celebrate our Corps, and enjoy the day with our friends, family, and brothers and sisters in service both past and present. This year the detachment was open as usual on 10 November, and we had a good showing of members and guests. Additionally, the Detachment hosted our 14th Annual Birthday Ball Celebration at the Patchogue VFW. It was as wonderful evening to come together. Thank you to all the staff for their hard work to make this evening possible.
2023 Islandia Veterans Day Ceremony
11/4/2023. Our Detachment is often the "go-to" veterans' organization to participate in ceremonies, such as the terrific ceremony hosted by the Town of Islandia. Our dedicated members performed duties as the ceremonial rifle team. We appreciate the opportunity to be present and contribute to this ceremony which pays tribute to our Veteran's.
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2023 annual detachment bbq
8/26/2023. Despite a little bit of rain in the morning, the sun came out for this year's annual detachment BBQ. We had a nice day together cooking, eating, and building our camaraderie. This has become an annual "end-of-summer" tradition in the making where our members and our families get together, and we always get a great turn-out and bask, or baste lol, in the August heat! Thank you to all the family that attended to make this a special event. Our family has served with us throughout our careers, and no service member truly serves alone.
We know not everyone can make it to every event, especially during our busy summer vacation season, don't forget we are open every Friday evening. Come on down, we look forward to seeing you.
Semper Fi
We know not everyone can make it to every event, especially during our busy summer vacation season, don't forget we are open every Friday evening. Come on down, we look forward to seeing you.
Semper Fi
2023 islip Youth Bureau School Supply Drive
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8/24/2023. It was a pretty easy decision to supply the schools supply driver this year. The detachment donated hundreds of dollars of supplies for the 2023-2024 school year for Islip's Youth Bureau School Supply Drive. Some of our members delivered the supplies to Islip town hall. The town supervisor accepted the donations.
See the full article here. You can learn more about the Youth Bureau here. |
2023 Jordan's run
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7/30/2023. This year's Jordan's Run had a fantastic turnout. We supported the event as the color guard for the opening ceremony, as we always do. This year's run was held on what would have been Jordan's 35th Birthday, and we are always honored to support Team Jordan.
For more information on Jordan, please visit the website, InJordansHonor There is also a short movie that was made about LCpl Haerter and Cpl Yales, you can view it here on YouTube, The 11th Order 
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2023 FISHING TRIP
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7/15/2023. What a great day and a great turnout for this year's summer fishing trip.
It's become one of our annual favorites for us all to get together and enjoy a day out in the Bay. |
2023 4th annual high school scholarship award
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6/1/2023. Is the forth year our Detachment has awarded a scholarship to a Bay Shore High School senior.
Congratulations to all the graduates! In keeping with our purpose to render assistance to our military families, our committee selected a winning submission from the granddaughter of a US Navy Vietnam veteran who served as a surgeon with 1st Marine District in Da Nang Vietnam. Best of luck on her secondary education. Congratulations and Semper Fi |
2023 ronkonkoma street fair
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5/28/2023. I don't think we could have had a nicer day for the biggest street fair on Long Island. We had great support from our membership to help set up our displays and spread the word about our detachment and our programs, conduct some fundraising, and build our bonds of fellowship and camaraderie.
Thank you to all of our members that came out to render assistance. And thank you to the Long Island community who always turns out. We appreciate your support! |
2023 islandia memorial day ceremony
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5/27/2023. The village of Islandia has always done a fantastic job with their Memorial Day Ceremony, and our Detachment has been asked on many occasions to contribute to it by performing the rifle detail for the gun salute. This year again we remembered our fallen and those that never made it home. May they forever rest in peace, and their names never forgotten as we always reflect upon them and remember the time we had. Semper Fi.
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2023 Bayport-Bluepoint St Patrick’s Day Parade Combined Arms color-guard
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3/12/2023. We had a great opportunity to participate in a combined color guard with multiple veteran's organizations for this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Bayport-Bluepoint. "Thank you" to Jeff for sharing this opportunity with us and to Chic for representing our detachment!.
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2022 TOYS FOR TOTS
We had another terrific season supporting the Toys for Tots effort and campaign this year.
A hardy Ooh Rah! to our volunteers, doners, League members, and of course the Marines, that made this year successful.
Semper Fi
A hardy Ooh Rah! to our volunteers, doners, League members, and of course the Marines, that made this year successful.
Semper Fi
2022 marine corps birthday celebreation
11/12/2022. As always, Marines across the globe celebrate the founding of our great institution. We come together in camaraderie and tradition, remember those before us who served, celebrate our Corps, and enjoy the day with our friends, family, and brothers and sisters in service both past and present. This year the detachment was open as usual on 10 November, and we had a good showing of members and guests. Additionally, the Detachment hosted our 13th annual Birthday Ball Celebration at the Wind Watch Gold & Country Club. It was as wonderful evening to come together. Thank you to all the staff for their hard work which helped make this evening possible.
2022 Veterans day ceremony
11/11/2022. Local Veterans and our detachment and the American Legion Rusy Bohm Post 411 participated in a Town of Islip Veterans Day ceremony at Islip Veterans Memorial Park. Speeches from local representatives and veterans about the significance of the day were well heard.
2022 QUILTS OF VALOR (#3)
11/4/2022. Detachment Chaplain Jaclyn Imperati presenting her predecessor, Ralph Savastano with his well deserved, Quilt of Valor.
Ralph's family was present to share this with him.
Ralph's family was present to share this with him.
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2022 fishing trip
7/10/2022. What a terrific summer day for a fishing trip. We started the morning off with the playing of the Marines' Hymn, Good Bless America, and Amazing Grace on the bagpipes by "Jay". A special thanks to him, and the entire crew of the Bay Princess out of Captree. The Sun was out, but not the heat. We didn't catch too many 'keepers' but we did have a great time with our families and veterans... Don't worry, we threw back the shark!
2022 Quilts of valor (#2)
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6/17/2022. It looks like we might have a few more of these coming down the pipe for our detachment members.
Chaplain Jaclyn set this one up for one of our most committed associate members. Frank Dunn. Frank is a Navy Veteran and a main stay at the detachment. He is always tending bar, helping with clean ups, volunteers for every single event and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. And let us not forgot his infinite expanse of knowledge that he will share with you about any topic... we do mean any topic. Thanks again to our Chaplain and congratulations to Frank! 
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2022 Abate
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6/12/2022. Long Island Abate is one of our long term sponsors and thanks to their organization and donors many veteran organizations are assisted. Every year, we support their Annual Veteran's Appreciation Run (motorcycles) by setting up a color guard and rifle team along the route.
All donations made are matched by private donors. All the money raised go to local Veterans Organizations. If you can't make the run, you still can donate to the fund. |
2022 Islip street fair
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6/5/2022. In our own backyard for this year's Islip Street Fair. What a great Spring day. The community was out supporting local vendors and Veterans. It was nice to see the streets full, smiling faces, and spending time with our detachment members.
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2022 Quilts of valor
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6/3/22. The mission of Quilts of Valor foundation is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.
This day our very own member and Chaplain, Jaclyn was covered with her own Quilt of Valor! Jaclyn is obviously an active member of our detachment and is a huge supporter of veteran programs and assisting all of us in the community. Congratulations Jackie! 
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2022 3rd annual high school scholarship award
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6/2/22. Is the third year, our Detachment has awarded a scholarship to a Bay Shore High School senior.
Congratulations to all the graduates! In keeping with our purpose to render assistance to our military families, our committee selected a winning submission from a grandson of a US Navy WWII era veteran. Best of luck on his secondary education. Congratulations and Semper Fi |
2022 Ronkonkoma street fair
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5/28/2022. The weather was great, and it was a nice time to get back out into the community. Members of our detachment volunteered their time to help work our station at the annual Ronkonkoma Street fair and assist with fundraising, clothing sales and recruitment. There were more than a few "Ooh Rah's" throughout the day, and we were well received by the patrons and met a lot of other veterans throughout the day who were happy to tell some of their stories with us.
(The tablecloth was a gift, we know 'corp' is spelled incorrectly, we will be getting it fixed) |
2022 Dan Daly Cup
5/14/2022. It was a great Saturday for the New York Area Recruiting Stations. 1st Marine District held their annual Dan Daly Cup, which brings together the area's poolies in some friendly competition and field meet actives with a Marine Corps twist. The poolies were cheered on by their family and friends and motivated by the Recruiters. Extra motivation was provided by more than a few Drill Instructors! Our detachment along with Sunrise Detachment cooked the chow for this event, and got to see the future of our Corps get in a little PT. Ooh Rah!
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2022 Spring Painting Party
4/23/2022. Ain't no party like a working party! Members of the Detachment got together for a little spring-cleaning of the detachment common areas, bar, and a couple fresh coats of paint. No worries, chow was served. We started off with a little breakfast before the work started, we had a break for lunch, and enjoyed each other's company while we worked. It was a great time for building our camaraderie. Thank you to all the members that showed up to help and of course thank you to the members that helped organize this event and make it happen. The day was a success, and we will be enjoying our space because of this upkeep.
A special thanks to Costello's Ace Hardware in East Islip for the paint and supply donation.
A special thanks to Costello's Ace Hardware in East Islip for the paint and supply donation.
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2021 toys for tots
It's been a great season for Toys for Tots.
A hardy Ooh Rah! to our volunteers, doners, League members, and of course the Marines, that made this year successful.
Semper Fi
A hardy Ooh Rah! to our volunteers, doners, League members, and of course the Marines, that made this year successful.
Semper Fi
2021 toy donation to the town of islip youth bureau toy drive
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12/9/2021. Our Detachment was happy and able to support the Town of Islip Youth Bureau for their holiday toy drive.
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2021 Islip holiday parade
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12/4/21. It was a good time to back at the Islip holiday parade.
As is tradition, the Marine Corps League led the parade with a march down Main Street. |
2021 NYC Veterans day parade
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11/11/21. It was another beautiful day for a march up 5th Ave in NYC!
Members of the Marine Corps League from various detachments marched in this year's Veterans Day Parade in New York City. After the parade, we met up with the Marines of New York to celebrate the day and have a small Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony with cake cutting! We would like to thank the Sunrise Detachment 248 in Massapequa, Brooklyn #1 Detachment 217, and the Sgt. Angel Mendez Detachment 246 State Island, and other members for joining us this year and the Marines of New York for coordinating the after party. |
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2021 Meritorious Unit Commendation
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6/30/2021. Our detachment received a Meritorious Unit Commendation due to no small effort by our own Junior Vice Commandant Joe Dimauro.
Joe has been extremely diligent in his leadership role within the detachment, and it's great to see our detachment and members recognized. Semper Fi |
2021 2nd ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
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6/17/21. Is the second year we have awarded a scholarship to a Bay Shore High School senior!
Congratulations to all the graduates. In keeping with our purpose to render assistance to our military families, Our Committee selected a winning submission from a grandson of two Marine Veterans. Congratulations and Semper Fi |
2021 Brightwaters Memorial Day Ceremony
5/29/2021. Back at it after a long COVID season. The Detachment manned the Color Guard for the Brightwaters Memorial Day Ceremony on a cold and windy morning. But the citizens came out and filled the area for the ceremony.
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2020 Toys for Tots
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12/2020. We are happy to announce our partnership with the Marine Corps for this years Toy's for Tots!
Suffolk County Detachment had a successful season helping warehouse and distribute toys this holiday season. There was an article in Newsday and the detachment received the Commander's Award for our support of the program during this 2020 season. Thank you to all that donated toys and time! |
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2020 Fishing Trip
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7/19/2020. COVID wasn't going to stop this year's summer fishing trip. Following the guidelines in place, we had a successful trip on the chartered Bay Princess Boat out of Captree Marina.
It was a great day in the Great South Bay. Not as humid as last year, it was, and we pulled in more than a few "keepers". |
2020 75th anniversary of the detachment
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4/12/2020. This April, we celebrate the Anniversary of our Detachment. We have New Challenge Coins for sale at the Detachment!
Semper Fi |
2019 Boy Scouts Visit
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12/13/19. We had a nice visit from the Boy Scouts troop 1435 from Ronkonkoma.
They provided food for the evening, we played some games, and they helped with the holiday decorations. Thank you for the support and holiday cheer. |
2019 iSLIP SCHOOLS VETERANS DAY VISIT
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11/13/19. Every year around Veterans Day, our Detachment and other local veterans groups are invited to speak to the students. We share with them our time in service and other life lessons.
Our hope is to educate the young adults about some of the rigors of military life, build our community relations, and foster an appreciation for those whom have served. As well as speaking to the High School students, we were invited to speak to the 5th graders at Sherwood Elementary. (small feature in South Bay's Neighbor newspaper) |
2019 NYC Veterans day parade
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11/11/19. Our League represented in NYC for the 2019 Veterans Day Parade!
We were invited in to the opening ceremony, where POTUS spoke. It was a great day to March up 5th Ave! |
2019 fishing trip
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7/6/19. This summer, we chartered the Bay Princess Boat out of Captree Marina for our annual summer fishing trip.
It was a great day in the Great South Bay. Fluke and Rainbow Trout and a more than a few birds. |
2019 inaugural ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
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6/6/19. Was the first year we awarded a scholarship to a Bay Shore High School senior!
In keeping with our purpose to render assistance to our military families, Our Committee selected a winning submission from a grandson of two Marine Veterans. Congratulations and Semper Fi |
2018 Memorial day parade
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5/28/18. Celebrating one of our most honored holidays. We remember those who have served before us and pay tribute to their service and sacrifices.
We also participated in the ceremony with our Rifle Team! |
2018 st patrick's day parade
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3/17/19. It was a chilly day, but that didn't stop us!
Celebrating the holiday during the Bay Shore Parade, by marching down Main Street. |
2016 Fishing trip
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Sometimes you catch a good one.
Other times... just good for a photo. |
2016 Islandia memorial day CEREMONY
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5/30/16. Every Year we are invited by the Village of Islandia to participate in their Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor those who sacrificed all for our great nation.
Semper Fi |
