Despite thunder and some brief rain shows in the late afternoon, the 2012 Town of North Hempstead Memorial Day tribtue went on as planned Saturday at in Port Washington.
Honoring those who gave their lives defending the United States, the town hosted a night of pyrotechnics and musical performances by Beginnings, a Chicago tribute band, and Early Elton, an Elton John tribute band.
Setting the scene for the evenings’ festivities, the United States Marine Corps Color Guard, the Nassau County Police Pipe Band, the Volunteers of America firing detail, and local veterans’ organizations honored the fallen from the nation’s armed forces.
Next Town Board Meeting
North Hempstead's Board of Trustees meet next on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at . See the agenda.
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