Hometown Heroes Banners Fly in Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays

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David Agtsteribbe

David Agtsteribbe

Richard W. Allen Jr.

Richard W. Allen Jr.

Michael D. Berdinka

Michael D. Berdinka

Conor Cantwell

Conor Cantwell

William V. Cosgrove

William V. Cosgrove

John Victor  Couture

John Victor Couture

Paul Dargan

Paul Dargan

Patrick J Gunn

Patrick J Gunn

Kayla T. Jerido

Kayla T. Jerido

Walter Kronimus III

Walter Kronimus III

Allan “Buddy” Mainzer

Allan “Buddy” Mainzer

John M. Schoen

John M. Schoen

Leonard Sheldon

Leonard Sheldon

Theodore A. Stafford, Jr.

Theodore A. Stafford, Jr.

Stanley W. Tomasheski

Stanley W. Tomasheski

William Welker

William Welker

Southampton Town Justice Pat Gunn and David Agsteribbe of the Hampton Bays American Legion with their banners.  DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Justice Pat Gunn and David Agsteribbe of the Hampton Bays American Legion with their banners. DANA SHAW

On Tuesday morning, local veterans, active military members and their families were celebrated by members of the Southampton Town Board and the community at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays.     DANA SHAW

On Tuesday morning, local veterans, active military members and their families were celebrated by members of the Southampton Town Board and the community at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara and Bill Hughes of VFW Post 5350 welcome the crowd.  DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara and Bill Hughes of VFW Post 5350 welcome the crowd. DANA SHAW

Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker, her mother Mary and Quogue Village Mayor Robert Treuhold at the dedication of the Hometown Heroes Banner Program at Good Ground Park on Tuesday. Legislator Welker's brother Willam is on one of the banners.  DANA SHAW

Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker, her mother Mary and Quogue Village Mayor Robert Treuhold at the dedication of the Hometown Heroes Banner Program at Good Ground Park on Tuesday. Legislator Welker's brother Willam is on one of the banners. DANA SHAW

Vietnam Veteran Michael D. Berdinka with his banner.  DANA SHAW

Vietnam Veteran Michael D. Berdinka with his banner. DANA SHAW

Christopher Walsh on May 21, 2024
For the second consecutive year, veterans and active duty military men and women are being honored with the Hometown Heroes Banner Program at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays. On... more

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