Centerport Fire Department Holds Memorial Day Service: Photos

CENTERPORT, NY — The Centerport Fire Department held its annual Memorial Day Service to remember and honor our U.S. Armed Forces for their sacrifice and service, Steve Silverman, public information officer, said.

Due to restrictions brought on by the coronavirus, an abbreviated version was held this year while observing social distancing guidelines. Department apparatus left headquarters and first stopped at the Huntington Beach Community Association monument on Harrison Drive, where firefighters raised the flag with HBCA President Brian Cuccinelli and placed wreaths. Taps was played.

The procession then headed to the Centerport Fire Department Memorial on Park Circle where the flags were raised by Ex-Chiefs James Feeley and Paul Heglund. The ceremony was led and wreaths were placed by Chief Richard Miltner, First Assistant Chief Andrew Heglund, Second Assistant Chief Kyle McLaughlin and Ladies Auxiliary member Sandy Bucher. Firefighter Stan Wertheimer played Taps.

The Department also recognized two Engine Company One firefighters that are currently serving in the Armed Forces. Engine 2-6-8 carried a banner honoring U.S. Navy AWS2 John Malico and U.S. Marine Cpl. Alexander Reilly for their service.

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