PHOTOS: Council Member Sandra Ung Hosts Memorial Day Event at Kissena Park

Flushing Hosts Inaugural Memorial Day Observance, Queens Ledger

Councilmember Sandra Ung on Friday hosted the First Annual Flushing Memorial Day Observance in Kissena Park. She was joined by Congresswoman Grace Meng, Assembly Member Nily Rozic, and representatives from various veterans groups. 

“I know that Memorial Day weekend is often about backyard barbecues and spending time with friends and family,” said Council Member Sandra Ung. “So, I want to thank everyone who joined us to take time to start the weekend by honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.”

The event was co-sponsored by the Kissena Park Civic Association, Holly Civic Association, Fujian Association, and the Youth Orchestra, which provided live music for the ceremony.

Michael O’Kane, past president of Chapter 32 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, led those gathered in the Pledge of Allegiance, and a representative from the Hindu Temple Society of North America delivered an invocation.

Also present were the Korean Vietnam War Association of New York, Korean War Veterans Association of Greater New York, and the Queensboro Hill Post of the VFW. Cadets from the Francis Lewis High School JROTC led the Presentation of Colors.

“What a beautiful and diverse crowd is here today,” said Congress Member Grace Meng. “As our world becomes so full of distractions, it is so important that we still come together to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.”

“As someone who has seen what this community has gone through the last couple of years, it is heartening to see everyone from all walks of life coming together for this Memorial Day in what will hopefully be a tradition for many years to come,” said Assembly Member Nily Rozic.