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PHOTOS: Hampton Bays American Legion Dedicates New Atrium

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The color guard at the Hampton Bays American Legion on Monday.

The color guard at the Hampton Bays American Legion on Monday.

The Hampton Bays Scouts.

The Hampton Bays Scouts.

Hand Aldrich Post 924 Commander George Hand welcomes the crowd.

Hand Aldrich Post 924 Commander George Hand welcomes the crowd.

Legion member and guest speaker Jackie McKay.

Legion member and guest speaker Jackie McKay.

Legion member and guest speaker Jackie McKay.

Legion member and guest speaker Jackie McKay.

Post Commander George Hand presents Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara with a plaque for her dedication and work with the Legion.

Post Commander George Hand presents Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara with a plaque for her dedication and work with the Legion.

Former Post Commander John Lenihan, left, is presented with a plaque from current Commander George Hand for his accomplishments and work with the Hand Aldrich Post.

Former Post Commander John Lenihan, left, is presented with a plaque from current Commander George Hand for his accomplishments and work with the Hand Aldrich Post.

Past Commander Richard Steiber, right presents family members of James Papandrea with a sign dedicating the atrium to him.

Past Commander Richard Steiber, right presents family members of James Papandrea with a sign dedicating the atrium to him.

James Papandrea's family at the Veterans Day dedication, John Papandrea, Rosann Amore, Carol Curro and Anthony Papandrea.

James Papandrea's family at the Veterans Day dedication, John Papandrea, Rosann Amore, Carol Curro and Anthony Papandrea.

Representatives from Sumrick Builders were presented with a plaque for all of their work on the renovations at the Hampton Bays American Legion,

Representatives from Sumrick Builders were presented with a plaque for all of their work on the renovations at the Hampton Bays American Legion,

authorStaff Writer on Nov 11, 2024
Hampton Bays American Legion Hand Aldrich Post 924 not only celebrated veterans on Monday, but dedicated its new atrium to former member James Papandrea. Members of Mr. Papandrea’s family were... more

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