Pride filled the air at the Elmont Library Theatre as 19 veterans from across Long Island were honored with enshrinement into the New York 9th Senate District’s Veterans Hall of Fame for their military service.
“To be able to honor you is an honor for me,” said New York State Senator Patricia Canonzeri-Fitzpatrick, addressing the veterans. “It is truly an honor to give back to you, and to show that there are people that appreciate you all.”
Canonzeri-Fitzpatrick is kin to veterans of different generations. As the daughter of a Korean War veteran and granddaughter of a World War I veteran, Canonzeri-Fitzpatrick made sure to emphasize the importance of each honoree’s service, no matter the time period…