Veterans

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Louis S. Nigrello Louis S. Nigrello honorably served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 as a radioman first class and served with great distinction on the USS LSM 144 in the Pacific Theater, and was involved in […]

by · May 11, 2020 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Sergeant First Class Robert Laskaris Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2008 Robert Laskaris (Retired Sergeant First Class, United States Army) is a highly decorated combat veteran whose service spanned more than 20 years and encompassed the wars in Korea and Vietnam […]

by · May 4, 2020 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Private First Class Peter E. Joseph Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2008 United States Army, 87th Ordinance Battalion, 16th Ordinance Company A Great State is only as great as those Individuals who perform exemplary service on behalf of their community, and […]

by · April 27, 2020 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Sergeant First Class Robert Laskaris Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2008 Robert Laskaris (Retired Sergeant First Class, United States Army) is a highly decorated combat veteran whose service spanned more than 20 years and encompassed the wars in Korea and Vietnam […]

by · April 20, 2020 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Private First Class Peter E. Joseph Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2008 United States Army, 87th Ordinance Battalion, 16th Ordinance Company A Great State is only as great as those Individuals who perform exemplary service on behalf of their community, and […]

by · April 13, 2020 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Sam Danial Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2007 In recognition of his meritorious military service and his decades of tireless advocacy on behalf of his fellow veterans, Sam Danial has earned a place among the elite veterans of the Empire State. […]

by · April 6, 2020 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Corporal Adolph “Ralph” Panetta Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2006 Corporal Adolph “Ralph” Panetta is a distinguished World War II veteran of the United States Army who, by his merits and dedication, earned three major decorations for his service. […]

by · March 2, 2020 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Pastor Toro, Jr. | NY State Senate Pastor Toro Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2006 After graduating from Aviation High School in 1967, Pastor Toro, Jr., enlisted in the United States Marines and served a tour of duty in […]

by · January 27, 2020 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Linda Anesta Williams Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2006 Inductee was nominated by Former Senator Nick Spano A veteran of the Persian Gulf War, Linda Anesta Williams has earned a place among New York’s elite veterans with her honorable […]

by · December 23, 2019 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Captain Arthur M. Cromarty Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2006 Arthur M. Cromarty of Lindenhurst served his country with distinction as a Captain in the United States Army during World War II. A graduate of the University of Alabama, […]

by · November 18, 2019 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Ralph L. Chinelly | NY State Senate Ralph L. Chinelly Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2005 Ralph L. Chinelly has earned a place among the elite veterans of New York State by faithfully serving his country as a member […]

by · November 11, 2019 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Ellsworth Jones | NY State Senate Ellsworth Jones Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2005 Inductee was nominated by Former Senator Joseph L. Bruno Ellsworth Jones was among the first Americans to land in Normandy, France, during the D-Day invasion. […]

by · November 4, 2019 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Nicholas Zingaro | NY State Senate Nicholas Zingaro Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2005 Nicholas Zingaro served his country for more than 35 years as a member of the United States Marine Corps, transcending World War II, the Korean […]

by · October 7, 2019 · Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Dr. Richard Collins Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2005 Dr. Richard Collins has devoted more than 50 years of his life to helping others during their time of need. As a Captain in the United States Army Medical Corps […]

by · September 16, 2019 · Bulletin Board, Veterans
The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

The Bronx Chronicle Veteran of the Week

Joseph A. LaRocco Award: Veterans’ Hall of Fame Year: 2005 Inductee was nominated by Former Senator Nicholas A. Spano Joseph A. LaRocco, a native of the City of Yonkers, took part in some of the most pivotal naval battles of […]

by · September 9, 2019 · Bulletin Board, Veterans