The Middle Island and Ridge Fire Departments placed a beautiful flag over Middle Country Road. As you came over the hill towards the park, you could not help but feel a sense of pride as you saw the flag flying over the road.

Members of the Wittschack family place a wreath at the base of the monument in honor of their Uncle, Rudolph Wittschack who was killed during a bombing mission over the Truk Islands.

Photo of the Veterans who were able to attend the ceremony. Left to right; Mr. Donald Young, Mr. Donald Bayles, Mr. Jerry Deli Bovi, Mr. Edmour Gagnon and Mr. Vincent Mirando.

Commissioner of Parks, Jim LaCarubba, Councilwoman Connie Kepert, County Legislator, Kate Browning, Supervisor, Brian Foley, Asst. Parks Commissioner, William Shilling, Veteran Donald Young, Veteran, Donald Bayles, Veteran Jerome Deli Bovi, Veteran, Edmour Gagnon, Veteran, Vincent Mirando and NYS Senator Kenneth Lavalle.

Members of the Middle Island, Coram and Ridge Fire Departments.

Congressman Tim Bishop giving opening remarks.

New York State Ken LaValle

County Executive Steve Levy

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Brian X Foley

Councilwoman Connie Kepert

More pictures to come.

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