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Spring Valley Community Mourns The Loss Of Beloved Security Guard & Coach Venel Edouard

Published

5 years ago

January 12, 2020

HILLCREST, NY – A fire broke out in a house in Hillcrest early on Saturday, January 11th. The fire would tragically take the life of beloved Spring Valley High School security guard and soccer coach Venel Edouardo.

On Sunday January 12 there will be a vigil held for Venel on the field at Spring Valley High School starting at 1pm.

Tributes have been pouring in for Venel –

Statement of East Ramapo Central School District Superintendent Dr. Deborah Wortham:

“Our East Ramapo Central School District family is in mourning with the news of the death of Venel Eduoard, a beloved member of the Spring Valley High School security force and Junior Varsity soccer coach.

Well-respected by students and staff members alike, Mr. Eduoard worked tirelessly to support and safeguard our school community for nearly two decades. After the bell rang, “Coach Venel” continued to serve our district as a teacher and mentor to countless student athletes.

Mr. Eduoard’s enduring enthusiasm for coaching and his commitment to student safety will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”

In honor of Mr. Eduoard, grief counseling will be provided at Spring Valley High School today, Sunday, January 12, 2020, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Spring Valley High School Football Coach Andrew Delva

Sad day in Spring Valley as we lost a good man, good Soccer coach, mostly great person who was loved by everyone at SVHS. RIP to Venel. Not gonna be the same without you. 🙏🏿 prayers to the family pic.twitter.com/wtC9kEEBCm

— Andrew Delva (@damann44) January 11, 2020

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Legislator Laurie Santulli

Please join us🧡🖤 pic.twitter.com/8dOF649iZZ

— Laurie Santulli (@LaurieSantulli) January 12, 2020

Words can not express the loss of such a caring friend, soccer coach n role model. Just recently printed his letter to apply for the position of Head Coach of SV Fútbol.
Thurs. Vanel, Mr. Leonard and I were laughing hysterically remembering when they played 1 on 1 V could play D pic.twitter.com/PTJeLJ81Yd

— Semper Paratus (@TigersnTitans) January 11, 2020

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The Rockland Report Would Like To Thank All Who Have Served This Great Country

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1 week ago

November 11, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, D.C., became the focal point of reverence for America’s veterans. Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation’s highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was “the War to end all wars,” November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred seven thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle. Armistice Day Changed To Honor All Veterans The first celebration using the term Veterans Day occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947. Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran, organized “National Veterans Day,” which included a parade and other festivities, to honor all veterans. The event was held on November 11.

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Happy Halloween Rockland County From The Rockland Report Be safe Have Fun

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3 weeks ago

October 31, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was a celebration of changing seasons from summer to winter. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, and the spirits of the dead would return to earth. To ward off evil spirits, the Celts would: light bonfires, wear costumes, and tell fortunes.

Over time, the traditions of Samhain blended with other cultures and religions:

Christian influence

In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as All Saints’ Day, a day to honor Christian saints and martyrs. All Saints’ Day later became known as All Hallows’ Day, and the night before, October 31, became known as All Hallows’ Eve, and eventually Halloween.
Irish folklore

The Irish and Scottish brought their folklore about a trickster named Jack to America, where they found pumpkins, which were easier to carve than turnips. The story of Jack-o’-lantern is said to have inspired the Irish to carve faces into pumpkins to ward off evil spirits.