Honoring his son's, other vets' sacrifices.

From: Newsday (Melville, NY) | Date: June 8, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: William Murphy

Jun. 8--The display case that sits inside the entrance of the Island Park Library has grabbed the attention of patrons for the past two weeks.

A green-and-black camouflage field jacket of the United States Army is pinned to the rear of the cabinet, creating a backdrop. The maroon beret of a paratrooper is perched atop a helmet in front of it. Around those items are pictures, plaques, decorations and other reminders of the life of Spc. J...

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