Lovely Veterans' Day Ceremony In Carroll Park

Vietnam Veteran Nicholas Assante with his medals and his grand-daughter Jolie

Councilman Brad Lander

Assemblywoman Joan Millman

Friends Of Carroll Park president Bruce McDonald

On this cold, clear November morning, many in Carroll Gardens assembled around the War Memorial in Carroll Park to honor our veterans.The simple, but moving ceremony has become a yearly event thanks to Friends of Carroll Park and Court Street Merchants Association. After a wonderful rendition of the National Anthem by Christian Branch, a wreath was laid in front of the monument by neighborhood veterans.
Assemblywoman Joan Millman, Councilman Brad Lander, Senator Squadron and a representative for Borough President Marty Markowitz also attended.  Millman and Lander reminded everyone of the importance of honoring and helping our veterans of the past, but also those who are currently coming home after active duty.  Lander stated that it was time to recommit ourselves to our veterans.
"There is something wrong when 17% of our homeless are veterans."