For the third straight year, the Chair of the Suffolk County Veterans Committee coordinated a strong Veteran presence in the Four Leaf Federal Credit Union Air Show that took place at Jones Beach over Memorial Day Weekend.
The May 24-25 show drew thousands of spectators, as was expected. Those on hand were able to delight in elite aerial demonstrations from the US Navy Blue Angels, the US Air Force Thunderbirds (who teased their sky-bound theatrics earlier in the week before touching down at MacArthur Airport) and the US Golden Knights, amongst other premier aviation ensembles.
Legislator Nick Caracappa personally worked with the New York State Park Department to arrange the transportation of, and subsequent on-site accommodations for the 25-plus Veterans he brought forth to Jones Beach in Wantagh on Saturday and Sunday.
Shaded seating, refreshments and a respectable lunch spread were provided, and ample time to walk the nearby boardwalk was encouraged. Beyond entertainment, Veterans were able to fraternally connect and share stories in the most patriotic atmosphere imaginable.
“I was honored once again to accompany over 25 Suffolk County Veterans and their loved ones to the 2025 Four Leaf FCU Air-Show at Jones Beach,” Caracappa wrote on Facebook.
“I am grateful to be able to do this for our Veterans and I must thank the following people for making this day possible,” he added. “Kara Hahn [of] NYS Parks. Katie, Jessica, Rob, and Mellisa of Four Leaf FCU… [and] John Corrado, Angelo Carbone, and Rich Spevak of Suffolk Transportation Services.”
“Thank you all for making Memorial Day Weekend truly memorable for these Veterans!”