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Suffolk County College Dedicates Veterans Plaza At Northampton Campus

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The plaque honoring Sergeant Louis Bonacasa will be hung on the wall in the Stars and Stripes Lounge on campus. VALERIE GORDON

The plaque honoring Sergeant Louis Bonacasa will be hung on the wall in the Stars and Stripes Lounge on campus. VALERIE GORDON

The event begins with the presentation of the colors by members of the 106th Air Rescue Wing. VALERIE GORDON

The event begins with the presentation of the colors by members of the 106th Air Rescue Wing. VALERIE GORDON

Suffolk County Community College President, Shaun McKay thanks everyone for coming. VALERIE GORDON

Suffolk County Community College President, Shaun McKay thanks everyone for coming. VALERIE GORDON

Deborah Bonacasa holds back tears. VALERIE GORDON

Deborah Bonacasa holds back tears. VALERIE GORDON

The space behind the Peconic Building is officially dedicated Veterans Plaza with the unveiling of the plaque. VALERIE GORDON

The space behind the Peconic Building is officially dedicated Veterans Plaza with the unveiling of the plaque. VALERIE GORDON

The space behind the Peconic Building is officially dedicated Veterans Plaza with the unveiling of the plaque. VALERIE GORDON

The space behind the Peconic Building is officially dedicated Veterans Plaza with the unveiling of the plaque. VALERIE GORDON

Deborah Bonacasa applauds the veterans who have served. VALERIE GORDON

Deborah Bonacasa applauds the veterans who have served. VALERIE GORDON

Shannon O'Neill thanks veterans for their service. VALERIE GORDON

Shannon O'Neill thanks veterans for their service. VALERIE GORDON

All of the veterans gather in front of the plaque for a group photo. VALERIE GORDON

All of the veterans gather in front of the plaque for a group photo. VALERIE GORDON

Wife to Louis Bonacasa, Deborah Bonacasa, stands with Meredith Starr, assistant professor of visual arts. VALERIE GORDON

Wife to Louis Bonacasa, Deborah Bonacasa, stands with Meredith Starr, assistant professor of visual arts. VALERIE GORDON

Bonacasa family members wear a sweatshirt with a photo of Louis printed on the back. VALERIE GORDON

Bonacasa family members wear a sweatshirt with a photo of Louis printed on the back. VALERIE GORDON

Joseph A. Cognitore proudly served in Vietnam from April 1969 through March 1971, where he held the ranks of Acting Platoon Sergeant and Acting Platoon Leader. VALERIE GORDON

Joseph A. Cognitore proudly served in Vietnam from April 1969 through March 1971, where he held the ranks of Acting Platoon Sergeant and Acting Platoon Leader. VALERIE GORDON

Louis Bonacasa's sister, Raquel Bonacasa remembers her brother. VALERIE GORDON

Louis Bonacasa's sister, Raquel Bonacasa remembers her brother. VALERIE GORDON

authorValerie Gordon on Nov 9, 2017
The brisk weather did not stop roughly 150 people, including several dozen veterans—some of whom are currently enrolled at one of Suffolk County Community College’s three campuses—from attending Wednesday morning’s... more

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