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Disabled Veteran Gifted Vehicle by Four Star Auto in Tallman

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AIRMONT, NY – Four Star Automotive Corp and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9215 Presented Disabled Rockland Veteran with a Refurbished vehicle.

Michael Smith is a disabled veteran who served his country in the United States Marine Corps from May 1971 to October 1975. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War.

 

 

This vehicle will get him to vital community resources he needs for recovery and will eventually serve as his transportation to work.

“This is a key project for us and is important to our community and veterans,” stated Dave Davidowicz, partner of Four Star Automotive Corp. “Our staff is very involved in this program and donates their time and efforts and are excited to be part of another gifting ceremony.”

Guy Gebbia, former Commander of the VFW Post 9215 stated, “Together we bring much needed vehicles to needing, worthy and deserving veterans and their families. The auto will improve the quality of Michael’s life significantly. This exemplifies the motto of the VFW. ‘Honor the Dead by Helping the Living.’ It is an honor for us to be able to provide reliable transportation to local veterans and families that needs access to get to a job, a doctor’s appointment or other places they couldn’t go without a reliable vehicle.”

In attendance was Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, officers of the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and various veteran organizations.

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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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February 14, 2025

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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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