Two members of the “Greatest Generation” who stormed the beaches at Normandy were honored on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
The special ceremony and celebration took place at the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University.
David Wolman, 102 years old, Corporal in the United States Army Air Corps, Served as a control tower operator in the 412 Air Service Group, 8th Air Service Force, 100th Bomber Group, England.
Frank Agoglia, 100 years old, Private in the United States Army, 2 Bronze Star Medals, and a Purple Heart recipient. Agoglia served with the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. On June 6th, 1944, he heroically landed his glider behind enemy lines in Ste. Mere Eglise, France.
“Let us never forget these two men and the millions of others that have risked their lives to heroically serve for our nation. They answered the call of duty to help liberate millions under tyranny, and protect the freedoms of all those living in past and future generations,” said New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano, who presented the WWII veterans with proclamations thanking them for their service.
Also honoring the veterans on the 80th anniversary of D-Day were New York State Senators Dean Murray and Anthony Palumbo, Suffolk County Legislators Chad Lennon and Nick Caracappa, New York State Assemblyman Ed Flood, and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.