Mangano Honors VFW Post 3211

Legislator Ed Mangano (3rd from left) joined with VFW Post Commander Stan Kuchlewski, Supervisor John Venditto, Councilwoman Rose Marie Walker, Nassau Family Court Judge Richard S. Lawrence and Deputy Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Ed Aulman in congratulating VFW William M. Gouse, Jr., Post 3211 Past Post Commanders (seated in photo): Howard Lieibman, Mike Monteleone, Bill Walden, Carmine Somma and Conrad F. Steers. Officials also recognized and honored Iraqi Veterans Felix B. Hernaiz and Reserve Sergeant Rick Navarro for their service to our Country and our community. Legislator Mangano stated, "It is through their sacrifices and bravery that we enjoy the freedom of speech, the freedom to assemble and freedom to worship". Legislator Mangano thanked the post for 72 years of service to Veterans, their families and our community.