John F. Keitz, Commander of the Manhasset Post 304, American Legion and Anthony W. Buzzitta, parade chairman, have announced the Parade Order and schedule for the traditional Manhasset Memorial Day Parade, and for the attendant memorial services. All Manhasset residents, their families and friends are invited to join the Legion in this remembrance of the great sacrifices of American heroes.

The theme of the parade this year is, "Manhasset Remembers Sgt. James J. Regan and All Veterans Who Served Our Country." The parade is dedicated to our local hero Jimmy Regan who was killed in action in Iraq on Feb. 9 of this year. We also wish to remember our other deceased war veterans, especially the 20 Manhasset residents who passed away during the past year.

The Gold Star Memorial in Mary Jane Davies Park lists the names of all service members from Manhasset who were killed in action during all wars since the Civil War. The monument is being modified to include the name of Jimmy Regan from "Operation Iraq Freedom," the official name of the current conflict. The new monument will be unveiled before the parade on Memorial Day.

In connection with remembering Jimmy Regan, friends and family have announced the establishment of the "Lead The Way Fund." "Lead the Way" is the motto of the United States Army Rangers. In honor of Sgt. Regan the "Lead The Way Fund" has been established to provide assistance to Rangers and their families in time of need. It is a registered non-profit charity with IRS approval pending. Donations to the fund may be mailed to: Lead The Way Fund, Inc., P.O. box 281, Manhasset, NY 11030. For more information visit the website, LeadtheWayFund.org.

The Legion, assisted by Boy Scouts from Troop 97, will place American flags on the graves of veterans in local cemeteries and will participate with other Legion posts, again with the assistance of the Boy Scouts, to decorate veterans' graves at Pinelawn National Cemetery, in preparation for the Memorial Day ceremonies. Memorial wreaths will also be placed at the five memorial monuments in Manhasset.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 27, at the Congregational Church, 1845 Northern Blvd., Manhasset at 10 a.m. in honor of our war dead. All are urged to attend and join with the Legion in remembrance of the great sacrifice of these citizen soldiers.

On Memorial Day, Monday May 28, the parade will start promptly at 10 a.m. There are over 30 organizations scheduled to march including five bands and more than 30 pieces of fire apparatus and other vehicles.

The route of the parade will be along Plandome Road from Plandome Court to Memorial Place, with excellent public viewing along the entire length. Those planning to march in the parade are expected to be present, ready to march in their designated assembly areas no later than 9:30 a.m.

The First Division, which assembles on Plandome Court South, facing west, includes the Nassau County Police Department motorcycle escort; the U.S. Army 319th Statue of Liberty Band; the American Legion - Manhasset Post 304, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 304, and the Women's Auxiliary Unit; the Veterans of Foreign Wars; Legion vehicles and the Poppy Queen. First Vice Commander, Anthony W. Buzzitta, will be the Division Commander.

The Second Division, which assembles on Plandome Court, facing south includes the Inisfada Gaelic Pipe Band; the Boy Scouts of America - Troops 97 and 71; the Cub Scout Packs 3 and 101; the Girl Scouts of America -(last year's troop numbers) Cadette/Senior Troops 502, 517, and 537; Junior Troops 503, 504, 513, 522, 533, 539, 542, and 553; Brownie Troops 520, 524, 526, 529, 531, 532, 538, 549 and 557: Daisy Troops 508, 561 and 563; Manhasset-Great Neck EOC; and Adventures in Learning. Vice Commander Jim Brooks is the Division Commander.

The Third Division, which meets on Bourndale Road North, facing west at the junction with Plandome Road, includes the Manhasset High School Marching Band; the Manhasset Police Athletic League; Manhasset Baseball League; The Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations and the North Riding Chapter/NSDAR. The Division Commander is Lynn Taylor.

The Fourth Division will assemble on Bourndale Road North facing west (starting at the junction with Winthrope Road) includes the Manhattan College Pipe Band; the Tower Foundation; Church of Our Savior Lutheran Nursery School; the North Shore Nursery School; the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce; The Kiwanis Club; Knights of Columbus; the North Shore Right to Life Committee; the Guild of St. Francis Hospital, the Manhasset Soccer Club and the Committee for a Safer Manhasset. The Division Commander will be Patrick McGreal.

The Fifth Division, which forms on Heights Road facing west, consists of the Plandome Fire Department.

The Sixth Division, which assembles on Summit Drive facing east, provides the parade climax - the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department with the Nassau County Police Department Pipe Band led by the Commissioners of the Fire District.

The parade will conclude in formation at Memorial Field, where a special area will be designated for public viewing of the Memorial Services. The program will begin with the National Anthem, played by the Manhasset High School Band under the direction of Randy Knudsen and sung by Mrs. Catherine Lau.

The Reverend Stuart Clark, Pastor of the Community Reformed Church, will give the Invocation. The Poppy Queen, Miss Amanda Joe of Manhasset High School, will then be introduced.

The presentation of the floral tributes by the public will follow after which Chaplain William G. Martin of Post 304 will read the Roll Call of the honored dead, accompanied by drummer, Mr. James Sabino of the Manhasset High School Band. Taps will be rendered by Mr. William Cybriwsky and Mr. Steven Cucharo, both with the Manhasset High School Band, and SFC Gregory Hall and SFC Kenneth Barnes, both of the 319th Statue of Liberty Band.

Vice Commander Jim Brooks will present high school achievement awards to Mr. Christopher Lepore, St. Mary's High School and to Mr. Michael Spigner of Manhasset High School. The Boys' State Scholarships will be awarded to Mr. Marc-Andrew Ardito, Manhasset BSA Troop #97, to Mr. Kevin Love of Manhasset High School, Mr. Paul Marino, Saint Mary's High School and to Mr. Gary Dawes, representing BSA Troop #71.

Mrs. Doris Bezkor, President of the Manhasset Auxiliary 304, will preside over the girl's awards. Mrs. Marylyn Furlong, Americanism Chairlady, will present school awards to Miss Kaitlin D'Azersa of Manhasset High School and Miss Rachel Marino from St. Mary's High School. Mrs. Bezkor, Girl's State Chairlady, will present the Girl's State Award to Miss Amanda Joe of Manhasset High School.

After brief remarks by Commander Keitz, the Reverend David Lowry, Pastor of Christ Episcopal Church, will give the Benediction. To close the service, Catherine Lau will lead the audience in singing God Bless America accompanied by the U.S. Army 319th Statue of Liberty Band directed by CWO Stephen Joseph, Band Master.

David Brooks

James Cehern

George (Washington) Coles

William Hewlett

W.H. Hoogland

Daniel Lewis Hopkins

Benjamin Seaman

John Shanshaw

George Van Nostrand

John Wagner

John Fox

James T. Gray

Joseph L. Hutchings

Yarnack Maciewsky

Charles Morangello

Joseph Nowicki

John H. Rice

Thomas Shea

Morrell Smith

George R. Walker

Harold T. Woolley

Willis Allen

August J. Bachor, Jr.

Harriet A. Beckman

James F. Burns

Frank Capel

Wells W. Carrol

Emmett Corrigan, Jr.

Peter J. Courand

Daniel J. Dair

Samuel Davidovitch

Benjamin Davis, Jr.

William Evans

Bruce Fahnestock

Kent Fay

H.B. Fraas

Robert W. Giebel

Fletcher L. Gill, Jr.

Robert Greenlee

William W. Gurney

Warren W. Harvey

Emile Henderson, Jr.

Richard Hodge

Clarance Huxley

Clifford A. Jackson

John Kushay, Jr.

Frederick G. Lake

Louis J. Lombardi

James J. O'Connell

Thomas J. O'Connor, Jr.

Andew L. Pardie

Daniel O. Payson

John Pruskowski

H.H. Rimmer

Frank C. Rugato

J.M. Rybecky

John Seidenburg

James Shakespeare

James V. Shanley

Richard C. Sieck

William B. Simmons, Jr.

Henry Surowiec

Gunnar T. Swanson, Jr.

Victor T. Turrow

Joseph Vavrinec

James K. Vincent

George R. Waldman II

Chester W. Witucki

Edward Farrell

Judson P. Hurd

Robert T. Munday

William Scully

Thomas L. Van Riper

Davis Boardman

Andrew T. Bukovinsky

Thomas B. Dowd

Bruce Eliot

John Keepnews

Courtney Smith

James J. Regan