Memorial Day Statement
Written by on May 30, 2010, 11:46 AM
NEW HYDE PARK, NY - Frank Scaturro, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York’s 4th congressional district, today released the following statement for Memorial Day:
“Memorial Day continues a tradition that began shortly after the Civil War as Decoration Day—a day to place flowers or otherwise decorate the graves of those who died in defense of their country. The passage of time does not diminish the obligation to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice then or in the wars that followed, including the struggle abroad that continues today. Our freedom is built in no small part on the foundation of that sacrifice. We salute the servicemen and women who continue to put their lives on the line for their country.”
“From remembrance, we should draw inspiration to do our part to protect the legacy that has come at such a great price. We should heed the words of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. when he declared that Memorial Day is ‘the moment when by common consent we pause to become conscious of our national life and to rejoice in it, to recall what our country has done for each of us, and to ask ourselves what we can do for the country in return.’”
“Memorial Day continues a tradition that began shortly after the Civil War as Decoration Day—a day to place flowers or otherwise decorate the graves of those who died in defense of their country. The passage of time does not diminish the obligation to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice then or in the wars that followed, including the struggle abroad that continues today. Our freedom is built in no small part on the foundation of that sacrifice. We salute the servicemen and women who continue to put their lives on the line for their country.”
“From remembrance, we should draw inspiration to do our part to protect the legacy that has come at such a great price. We should heed the words of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. when he declared that Memorial Day is ‘the moment when by common consent we pause to become conscious of our national life and to rejoice in it, to recall what our country has done for each of us, and to ask ourselves what we can do for the country in return.’”
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Frank Scaturro is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York’s 4th Congressional District. Frank believes our nation is at a tipping point, and if we do not turn things around, we could face many more years of decline. That is why he is offering the voters of Nassau County a real choice for principled new leadership that will finally represent the people.
As a principled new voice, Frank will work to make our Federal government accountable to the people again, reign in out-of-control spending, and reduce a crushing federal tax burden that hurts Long Island citizens and businesses.
Frank Scaturro was born in New York City in 1972 and raised in New Hyde Park following his family’s move to that community in 1973. His father, who had emigrated from Italy as a boy, was self-employed in a commercial air conditioning and refrigeration repair business for several years. He later became the supervisor of maintenance and operations at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City and then held a similar position at Chaminade High School in Mineola. His mother studied physical therapy at Nassau Community College and worked near home as a secretary at an insurance agency and several law firms. Read More
Frank Scaturro is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York’s 4th Congressional District. Frank believes our nation is at a tipping point, and if we do not turn things around, we could face many more years of decline. That is why he is offering the voters of Nassau County a real choice for principled new leadership that will finally represent the people.
As a principled new voice, Frank will work to make our Federal government accountable to the people again, reign in out-of-control spending, and reduce a crushing federal tax burden that hurts Long Island citizens and businesses.
Frank Scaturro was born in New York City in 1972 and raised in New Hyde Park following his family’s move to that community in 1973. His father, who had emigrated from Italy as a boy, was self-employed in a commercial air conditioning and refrigeration repair business for several years. He later became the supervisor of maintenance and operations at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City and then held a similar position at Chaminade High School in Mineola. His mother studied physical therapy at Nassau Community College and worked near home as a secretary at an insurance agency and several law firms. Read More
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