Thanks of a Grateful Nation Demonstrated at Maspeth Vigil

By QNS Editorial Posted on May 23, 2013

The sacrifices of former residents made in defense of the country were honored with a candlelight vigil at Maspeth Memorial Park on Monday night, May 20. Organized by the United Veterans and Fraternal Organizations in Maspeth, numerous local veterans and residents gathered at the park a week before Memorial Day to offer prayers and praise for soldiers who died in combat.

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