Local Heroes Honored In Westhampton Beach

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — Four local heroes were honored for their service to the nation recently.

As part of its Hometown Heroes initiative, the Westhampton Free Library paid tribute to four veterans at a ceremony at VFW Post 5350 on May 25.

During the posthumous ceremony, the service and sacrifices of Arma “Ham” Andon, William “Bud” Kavan, Ben Larson and Frank Matthews were recognized, a release said.

Family members were each presented with an American flag that was flown over the library during the month of May.

Photo courtesy of the Westhampton Free Library/photographer Michael Azzato of Selective Eye Photography.