Photo caption: Honoring those who have sacrificed their lives for the country, Forest Avenue Elementary School in the West Babylon School held a Memorial Day ceremony on the school’s lawn on May 24. Forest Avenue Principal Gayle Manchisi welcomed the students to the ceremony, and members of the student council spoke about the importance of honoring the military on Memorial Day. Surrounded by American flags, the students placed wreaths outdoors in remembrance. Forest Avenue student Tyler Sullo was honored for his community service efforts with a certificate presented by the American Legion. The chorus closed out the ceremony with “This Land Is Your Land.”
Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District
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