Glen Cove Names 2016 Veterans Day Honoree

Glen Cove will recognize lifelong resident Willibe Wilson as the City’s 2016 Veterans Day guest of honor.

The City and its veteran community will come together Friday, Nov. 11 to remember those who have served our country in times of war. Come pay your respects to our nation’s veterans at 11:00 a.m. at the Doughboy Memorial, which is located on the corner of the Glen Cove Library at 4 Glen Cove Ave.

“I am pleased to announce that Willibe Wilson will be our city’s 2016 honoree at our upcoming Veterans Day ceremony and service,” Mayor Reggie Spinello said in a press release.

Wilson joined the United States Army in 1950 and was stationed in Alabama before being deployed overseas to Germany. During his service, he served as Gun Section Chief and Artillery Commander.

When he returned to Glen Cove, Wilson became an active leader in the Long Island and Queens veteran community.

He has served as the County and District Commander of Young-Simmons American Legion Post 1765, is a distinguished committee member of the Glen Cove Memorial Day Parade and was recently honored during Glen Cove’s 2016 Senior Recognition Day.

“Willibe is a life-long Glen Cove resident who proudly served our nation in the United States Army and continues to serve our community through his volunteerism with veteran’s organizations,” Joseph Lavery, Commander of the VFW James Donohue Post 347, said.

Image via City of Glen Cove: (l-r) Glen Cove Mayor Reggie Spinello stands with U.S. Army Veteran Willibe Wilson, and Joseph Lavery, Commander of VFW James Donohue Post 347.