Photos: Long Islanders remember fallen heroes on Memorial Day

Photos: Long Islanders remember fallen heroes on Memorial Day

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Long Islanders came together on Memorial Day to remember all the people throughout American history who gave their lives for their country. Events were held on May 30 across Suffolk County, with neighbors using wreaths, flags and rifle shots to pay tribute to the fallen heroes.

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On Memorial Day at Calverton National Cemetary, Lilianna Bonacasa and her cousin Jayla Bonacasa present balloons and flowers to the grave of Lilianna's father, Louis Bonacasa, who was killed during a terrorist attack in Afghanistan in 2015. Photo from Bea Ruberto
Deborah Bonacasa and her family and friends visit the grave of her husband, Louis Bonacasa, at Calverton National Cemetery on Memorial Day. Louis Bonacasa was killed during a terrorist attack during his fourth tour in Afghanistan. Photo from Bea Ruberto
A wreath is laid at the Court of America at North Shore Heritage Park in Mount Sinai. Photo by Desirée Keegan
The Court of America at North Shore Heritage Park in Mount Sinai. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Flags line Route 25A in Port Jefferson. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Port Jeff Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram displays American flags across the front of its lot. Photo by Desirée Keegan
A POW/MIA flag waves in the wind at North Shore Heritage Park in Mount Sinai. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Small decorations display American flags at North Shore Heritage Park in Mount Sinai. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Port Jeff Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram displays American flags across the front of its lot. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Flags line Route 25A in Port Jefferson. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Northport residents applaud veterans as they make their way down Main Street. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans salute a memorial in Northport Village on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
An adorable baby dog pays tribute to servicemen who died for his country and freedom on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans salute a memorial in Northport Village on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans salute a memorial in Northport Village on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans walk through Northport Park in the village on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans salute a memorial in Northport Village. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Serviceman and woman lay a wreath in Northport on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
A veteran holds the Northport American Legion flag in Northport on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Servicemen and women salute the American Flag in Northport on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans during a moment of silence look out at the harbor in Northport. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans during a moment of silence look out at the harbor in Northport. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans salute in Northport Village on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans walk through Northport Village on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Councilwoman Susan Berland (D) participates in a wreath laying during Memorial Day in Northport. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans walk through Northport Park in the village on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
A veteran takes a moment. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Former Northport Police Chief Ric Bruckenthal and his wife after they laid a wreath in memory of their fallen son Nathan who was a coastguardsman. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Serviceman and woman lay a wreath in Northport on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Serviceman and woman lay a wreath in Northport on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans salute a memorial in Northport Village on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans salute a memorial in Northport Village on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Veterans walk through Northport Village on Memorial Day. Photo by Victoria Espinoza
Centerport firefighters held a memorial service Monday morning, despite the Memorial Day parade being cancelled. Members of the department pose after laying wreaths. Photo by Steve Silverman.

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