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9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit Comes to West Nyack – October 2 & 3

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9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit Comes to West Nyack this Weekend, Remembering Rockland & 9/11 Heroes – FDNY Firefighters and Brothers Tommy & Danny Foley.

Tommy and Danny Foley grew up in West Nyack and were graduates of Clarkstown South High School. Tommy a member of the elite FDNY Rescue 3 (a special operations unit in the FDNY) tragically was killed on 9/11. After weeks of an exhaustive search, Danny would find his brother. Danny would later follow in Tommy’s footsteps and become a member of Rescue 3. Danny would pass away in 2020 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

The 9/11 mobile museum a family day of reflection, education, and remembrance is this Saturday (October 2) from 11am – 8pm and on Sunday (October 3) from 11am – 6pm at Germonds Park (185 Germonds Park Road) in West Nyack. The day will include educational experiences and family and entertainment activities. Suggested donation of $20 per family – all proceeds go directly to 9/11 Education Foundation.

Danny and Tommy Foley were American heroes and will never be forgotten. More information on the flyer below. 🇺🇸

 

Tribute video to FDNY FF Danny Foley 🎥

 

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George Washington Also Known As The “Father Of His Country” Has History In Rockland

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Officially known as Washington’s Birthday, the holiday was originally meant to honor the country’s first president, George Washington. Eventually, the holiday included Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is Feb. 12. Presidents Day is observed on the third Monday of February each year. 

According to the then-used Julian calendar, Washington was born in Virginia on Feb. 11, 1731. In 1752  Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, which moved his birthday a year and 11 days to Feb. 22, 1732.

During the American Revolution, George Washington stayed at the DeWint House in Tappan. The DeWint House is the oldest surviving building in Rockland County. George Washington also camped out at Washington’s Encampment in West Nyack on Strawtown Road.

                                   Rockland County is rich in history go discover it!

 

 

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Random Acts Of Kindness Week February 14th – 20th

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According to nationaltoday.com, “It’s a celebration of all the ways we can become a positive influence in each other’s lives. Even one small act of kindness can mean a great deal to somebody. The world can be selfish and cruel sometimes and not everyone receives the same kind of support they need. In such a world, it is important for us to constantly be reminded to be kind to one another and to give others hope whenever we can. A small and random gesture of kindness can go a long way.

Your kindness might make a world of difference to somebody. This is the best week for you to show your support for the cause and help out someone in need.”

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