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T H E B R I S TA L A S S I S T E D L I V I N G • W H E R E E V E R Y DAY M E A N S M O R E ® • Each year on Veterans Day, our communities pay special tribute to those who served in the armed forces. Their fierce camaraderie is contagious and their experiences inspiring. The Bristal salutes the many men and women among our ranks who dedicated themselves to the cause of freedom. Our thanks should be felt and heard, especially at this time of year.

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What to never ask a military veteran in the workplace

Do you have PTSD? First, in an interview situation, it’s illegal to ask this mental health question before a job offer has been made under the Americans With Disabilities Act, and even after, unless certain conditions are met. So, avoid this line of questioning (even after a hiring decision has been made) or risk exposing the company to legal repercussions. Second, it’s just disrespectful. The veteran will likely think they’re being stigmatized and labeled as damaged goods in some way or regarded as a stereotypical unstable veteran, which will make it difficult to establish trust,

a healthy rapport and a sustainable professional relationship ongoing. Have you ever killed anyone? Most veterans who served in combat don’t want to discuss the details of their military service with a civilian, whether it be a boss or workplace counterpart. This question can be offensive, disconcerting or generally uncomfortable to the veteran who did, in fact, have to take a life in the defense of his or her country—and can be equally objectionable for veterans who made many sacrifices, but did not have to take the life of another. The notion of taking another human being’s life in the line of duty is a highly sensitive and emotion-evoking topic that demands the utmost courtesy of privacy.

who was not in combat is likely proud of his or her accomplishments in the military, and, whether or not they’ve engaged in gunfire and/or been hit, may perceive the comment as belittling. In a DiversityInc.com workplace article, army veteran Ryan Kules stated, “Far too often, people assume a level of familiarity with former military that not only breeches proper office conduct but also invades one’s ‘personal space’.” With that in mind, according to a www.military.com article, here are a few other things one should avoid in a job interview or any other form of conversation.

Have you ever been shot? While the veteran may not have a current disability from an injury, you don’t want to take the chance of touching on what could be deep-seeded emotional wounds and traumatic memories of physical distress that may have been difficult to come to terms with. Furthermore, the veteran

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Don’t make combat references or analogies It’s bad form to tell a veteran that dealing with a competitor or other professional foe is like hand-to-hand combat or that you’re taking friendly fire. Relating these kinds of serious phrases in the mind and heart of a veteran to civilian experiences can be distasteful at best and even deemed utterly reprehensible.

Don’t make fun of any military branch if you didn’t serve It’s generally accepted for veterans to lightheartedly make fun of the other branches of service with and among fellow veterans. You might hear a vet refer to Marines as crayon eaters, joke about the Air Force not really being military, and other such tongue-incheek remarks. However, veterans greatly frown upon a person who has never served making fun of their branch of service or any other. Don’t bad-mouth military conflicts You may think you are showing empathy by talking about unnecessary wars and deployments and that our veterans should not have had to make sacrifices. Political views aside, you may be speaking to a veteran who is proud to have served in that conflict and, irrespective of all, respects the governmental decisions made to go that route. Don’t risk degrading the veteran’s actual service—and choice to throw themselves into the fray—because you disagree with the nature of the conflict. “Veterans are some of the hardest working, dedicated and loyal employees you could ever hope to hire...I know, because I have hired dozens of them on my team,” Berry noted. “They are the most important asset in my company. If you get the chance to hire a veteran, don’t mess up what can be a hugely fruitful and rewarding engagement by saying something distasteful. As a hiring manager or a colleague, you can establish camaraderie with veteran coworkers simply by being a mindful and respectful person.” —Submitted by Berry Law Firm

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hile the copious benefits of hiring military vets has been well-reported and it appears U.S. employers are taking heed, there are a number of critical considerations business owners and managers must keep top-of mind—and impart to their staffers—relative to what’s considered inappropriate dialogue with a person who has served in the military. There are also legal land mines to avoid when interviewing a veteran for any kind of employment opportunity, whether full- or part-time, contract, freelance or any other. According to retired Army Lieutenant Colonel John Berry of Berry Law Firm, you can improve your veteran hiring and retention by making small changes to your interview process. Berry, whose law firm became the first to ever receive the Department of Labor’s HIREVets Platinum Medallion, has filled his staff with veterans by following a few simple rules, among them are a list of questions to never ask.

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COLUMN VFW Demands Answers on the Delayed Decision on Agent Orange Conditions: Military Times reported on Oct. 23, that the White House officials, including Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney, are responsible for the delayed decision on Additional Agent Orange diseases. “In light of today’s news regarding the continued delay to add four presumptive diseases to the Agent Orange list, the VFW is extremely upset and dissatisfied with the backdoor political games that are being played in Washington as the lives of our veterans are at stake,” said National Commander William “Doc” Schmitz. “The health and welfare of our nation’s veterans should, and must, be our number one priority.” VFW Testifies at Hearing on Pending Legislation: The House veterans’ affairs subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs recently held a hearing

in disability compensations before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and conducting a study on VA benefits provided to members of the National Guard and Reserves.

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to discuss 10 pieces of pending legislation to enhance veteran benefits programs, strengthen protections, and improve access. VFW National Legislative Service Deputy Director Pat Murry encouraged the subcommittee to not allow VA to report a debt to the credit agencies if the debt is under dispute. Many of the draft bills introduced are supported by the VFW, such as greater protection for veterans who receive VA debt notices, increasing the number of locations from which a veteran can appear

VFW and Gratitude Initiative to Collaborate to Support Military Families: VFW recently announced that it will be teaming up with Gratitude Initiative to provide vital support for the children of service members and veterans. America’s military families face unique educational challenges, as many relocate six to 12 times before graduating high school. “The VFW’s 120-year mission to support military and veteran families aligns effortlessly with Gratitude Initiative’s work to ensure the children of our heroes have the support they need to be successful, no mater where their parent’s service takes them,” said VFW National Commander William “Doc” Schmitz. House Holds Hearing on Protecting Benefits for All

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Service Members: The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity recently held a hearing to discuss creating parity of benefits for National Guard and Reserve Components. The subcommittee focused on the issue of the DD form 214, which is not issued to all National Guard and Reserve members. Not receiving a DD form 214 can complicate their ability to access veterans benefits. The VFW is working closely

with DOD and members of Congress to address the loopholes these service members face. VA and DOD to Fund Research on Traumatic Brain Injury: The Department of Defense and Department of veterans Affairs (VA) announced the launch of a new joint research project focused on mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The five-year study is budgeted for up to $50 million with half of the funding coming from each department. The project will be led by Virginia Commonwealth University Professor Dr. David Cifu, who is also a senior TBI specialist for VA and will work with Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. The VFW Post 516, November 2019 fundraising Raffle began on Nov. 1. Get your ticket stubs ready for the first drawing. If your number comes up, you will receive a check in the mail. Thanks for all who entered.

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A Kidney For Allan Local veteran in search of a kidney donor

he grassroots campaign www. akidneyforallan.com hopes to receive enough visibility and awareness for a family in need of a kidney donor. At 78 years old, army veteran and Long Island native Dr. Allan Krieger was always in perfect health until nine months ago when he was diagnosed with stage five renal failure and is in need of a kidney. Faced with this heartbreaking situation, Krieger’s daughter Kira Krieger, a mother of two young children and unable to donate herself, turned to Facebook for help, launching a nationwide Facebook campaign to generate awareness, hoping that through continued Facebook sharing someone will come forward as a match. Facebook has played an integral role in this campaign from early on. Kira conducted independent research on Facebook by polling living kidney donors. An amazing 62 percent

responded that they found their recipient through a Facebook post. This astounding statistic does not surprise Kira, who has made countless connections through her Facebook campaign. In fact, the administrators of two other Facebook kidney campaigns pages have not only been sharing A Kidney for Allan Krieger posts but also advising and proving support along the way. So far, the response has been overwhelming. The Facebook page A Kidney for Allan Krieger has reached an audience of more than 54,000 in just weeks and continues to gain momentum. Nine people have come forward; two are currently being tested at New York Presbyterian Well Cornell Hospital. The success of her efforts are a testament to the depth and outreach of Facebook—from an initial post on Facebook addressing her father’s illness—as well as four other families who have executed similar kidney

Dr. Allan Krieger (left) and daughter Kira on her wedding day searches. Krieger is seeking a donor with type A or O blood type. As Kira suggests in her campaign copy, if you cannot share your spare, then at least share

her posts and messaging. The family is based in New York and are looking for donor’s in the area as the surgery will take place at New York Presbyterian Well Cornell Hospital.

Making A Difference American Legion Auxiliary Williston Unit 144 participates in tradition The last Saturday in October has been designated as “National Make A Difference Day” throughout America. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 144 certainly hasn’t fallen short in participating. There is a time-honored tradition started 56 years ago by Williston Unit member, Rosemary Wilenski, Past County president and past 10th district president. This tradition has continued since 2002 in the capable hands of the unit’s current Children and Youth Chairperson, MaryAnn Busa, past county president. How are these Auxiliary members making a difference? Twice per year, Unit 144 holds a “Special Friends Dance,” one of which is the last Sunday in October. It’s a day where the developmentally challenged, including some who have autism, are invited from group homes and private homes and they come in their Halloween costumes for music, dancing to a DJ whose got all the current hits, and sandwiches and treats made and served by the ladies of Williston Unit 144. There are usually more than 70 special friends who attend

these biannual dances, occurring again in April, which is American Legion Family’s “Children And Youth” month. In addition to Halloween costume fun, there was a special treat for the special friends as well: Auxiliary member, Carol Lovly’s granddaughter, Lily Frohnhoefer, (a junior member) and her Girl Scout Troop 1177 started a project titled “Recycling Love” by collecting gently used stuffed animals and dolls and the scouts clean them and repurpose them, complete with adoption certificates showing the new name, and date of birth of these furry critters. More than 3,000 of these stuffed animals have been donated, and after being repurposed, they were given as “take home gifts” at the Special Friends Dance last spring, but now in October, the new take home treasures were bedecked in Halloween costumes which the scouts made. This “Recycling Love” project is ongoing, and the “repurposed pets” are also provided to Northport VA Hospital’s Alzheimer’s patients. Congratulations to Williston Unit

ALA members at the special friends dance 144 for continually “making a difference” for more than half a century in the lives of these special friends. —American Legion Auxiliary Sparkles the Bear was a part of the Recycle Love Project.

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Town Waives Dog Adoption Fees For Veterans

n honor of National ‘Make a Dog’s Supervisor Day,’ Town of North Hempstead Judi Bosworth (left) with an Supervisor Judi Bosworth and adoptable pooch the town board have proposed to waive adoption fees for any veteran wishing to adopt a dog at the town’s animal shelter, part of the Department of Public Safety. Fees to adopt a dog are $57. That includes a dog license, vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip. The town board members voted on Oct. 24 to approve the measure. The waiving of the fee is permanent beginning on Nov. 1. Adoption rules still apply. Veterans looking to adopt a dog must be a qualified U.S. veteran and should bring their Nassau County veterans card, form DD214 or their U.S. military ID as a form of valid ID. facebook.com/LongIslandWeekly “Our veterans have sacrificed so Twitter: @LIWeekly much for our safety and democracy and this isLongIslandWeekly a small ‘thank you’ to Instagram: them,” Bosworth said. “The dogs at our town shelter are waiting for a forever home and I hope that a veteran will make one of them part Second Opinion Service of their family.” “Our hope is to create new Philip G. Palumbo, CFP® beginnings for both our veterans Senior Vice President–Wealth Management and shelter dogs. It is the least we Senior Portfolio Manager can do to show our appreciation for the daily sacrifices they make,” said Many successful families may be in complex financial situations or are just unhappy with the advice they are Town of North Hempstead Animal receiving from their financial advisor(s)—it’s not uncommon. We have found that a majority of high net worth Shelter Director Jenna Givargidze. investors would value a second opinion on their finances. The town’s shelter adopts apIn order to help people achieve their financial goals, we have created our complimentary Second Opinion proximately 150 dogs a year. It is Service. We are pleased to offer you and your family the same knowledge and guidance that the clients of located at 75 Marino Ave. in Port Palumbo Wealth Management G group have come to expect. Washington, hours are 9 a.m. to 4 Visit us at: LongIslandWeekly.com p.m., Monday through Friday and Our first meeting will be focused on gaining a clear, in-depth understanding of your values and goals. Our 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The team will conduct a comprehensive analysis of your current situation to identify any gaps in your current plan. facebook.com/LongIslandWeekly shelter is closed on Sundays. You will receive both a total client profile and a personalized analysis of your current situation.

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Long Island WWII Veterans To Honor Dutch Caretakers Of American Military Cemetery Up to 10 WWII Long Island Veterans will fly to the Netherlands in May 2020 for “Liberation 75 Celebrations.” This celebrates the 75th anniversary of Dutch liberation from German occupation, and the nation’s heroes will take part in it. To make this trip possible, a fundraising effort called Mission Margraten 75 is being launched and the kickoff event is Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at Memories Bar & Grill, 121 Hillside Ave., Williston Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Advance registration for the Nov. 11 kickoff is not necessary. Donations of $5 per person will be collected at the door. For more than 75 years, Dutch families have cared for 8,300 graves of fallen Americans like they were their own sons. Three times a year, Dutch families place flowers, flags and photographs on these hallowed graves. It’s a testament to the love our Dutch friends have for their fallen American liberators. In May 2020, our Veterans will take part in ceremonies to honor and thank these beloved Dutch families. WWII Veterans will attend Liberation 75 ceremonies throughout the week of May 18 with an important highlight on March 22, when they are guests of honor at Hotel Heerlen for a concert attended by 900 Dutch Grave Adoption Families. There, our Heroes will present symbolic pieces of Kershaw Granite to the families. This same granite was used to construct the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. Veterans will also attend a Dutch Memorial Day Ceremony at the American Military Cemetery in Margraten, Holland. Mission Margraten 75 is spearheaded by Roger Kilfoil, vice president of Honor Flight Long Island, along with Gerrianne Puntervold and Sergeant First Class Patrick D’Ambrosio. The campaign is in partnership with Boots on the Ground, NY, a post 9/11 nonprofit organization, which provides veterans with opportunities to get involved and stay connected by assisting their fellow Veterans here on Long Island. Up to 10 WWII Vets will be accompanied by one guardian per Hero for the week-long Liberation 75 celebrations. “In addition, Mission Margraten 75 is actively seeking a physician plus a nurse to join our team for this historic trip to Holland,” Kilfoil said. Puntervold adds that the Mission Margraten 75 team is working to raise $75,000 to cover the expenses for the trip and notes that “100 percent of money

raised will be used solely for the Veterans trip.” Checks are welcome and payable to “Boots on the Ground, NY” with “MM75” on your memo line. Mail to Boots on the Ground, NY, PO Box # 675, Bellport, New York 11713. All gifts are fully tax-deductible and tax certificates are available on request. There is a Facebook page, plus a GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/f/mission-margraten-75. Visit www.missionmargraten.org and send inquiries to info@margratenmission.com. Call Roger Kilfoil for sponsorship opportunities at 631-766-3296 or email rkfdny@yahoo.com. —Anton Media Group

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WWII Vet Dies At 100 Robert H. Haggerty died at the age of 100 in Vero Beach, FL. on Saturday, Oct. 12. Haggerty was a long time Manhasset resident, a WWII veteran and a prominent New York attorney. Born on Feb. 25, 1919, in Brooklyn, Haggerty grew up in Queens. He was the third of four children of Helen Henry Haggerty and Daniel A. Haggerty, a Manhattan advertising executive and later, from the early 1930s on, a longtime leader in the Queens County Democratic Party who also served in the administration of New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner. Haggerty attendeds Catholic grade school and high school in Queens and then graduated from Manhattan College in 1940. Upon graduation from Manhattan, Haggerty applied for and was selected to participate in the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Training Program in Quantico, VA. Upon graduation in 1941, Haggerty was stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA. He had achieved the rank of captain when in the first week of August 1942 he disembarked with elements of the 1st Marine Division on the Island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands to engage Japanese forces there in the first American

Haggerty had attained the rank of Major (one of the youngest in the Marine Corps at the time), he took a position as a sales executive with a New England based textile company. His real ambition though was to become a lawyer and in 1950 he entered Harvard Law School and graduated with the class of 1953. Upon his graduation from Harvard, he joined the Manhattan law firm of former New York offensive of WWII. In his time on State Governor and two-time Guadalcanal, from Aug. 7, 1942 to Republican Party nominee for early December 1942, Haggerty president Thomas E. Dewey, was engaged in some of the most where he spent almost all of his ferocious fighting of the entire legal career becoming a partner Pacific War. He was one of famed at the firm and then the head of Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Lewis the firm’s real estate department. “Chesty” Puller’s regimental com- Later in his career he served as the manders. Haggerty is prominently village justice and then mayor of mentioned in the two leading the Village of Plandome Manor. biographies of Puller, Marine Haggerty was a longtime memand Chesty. For his heroism on ber of Plandome Country Club as Guadalcanal Captain Haggerty well as a long time parishioner of was awarded the Silver Star. St. Mary’s Church. It was in the South Pacific He is survived by three children, during the war that Haggerty met Robert Jr. of Manhattan, Nancy his future wife, U.S. Navy Nurse Eaton of Milton, MA and Thomas Lieutenant Mary O Neill. They were of Los Angeles, CA, as well as married on the island of Guam on by two grandchildren, Matthew Aug. 28, 1945, just 13 days after the Eaton of Milton, MA, and Cathryn war with Japan ended. Haggerty of Bay Shore. A fourth Upon his discharge from the child, Daniel, predeceased Marines in 1946, by which time Haggerty.

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Museum To Dedicate Historic Armor O

n the eve of Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 10 at noon, the Museum of American Armor will dedicate a half-century of tank technology as they unveil a Sherman tank that was destined to participate in the invasion of Imperial Japan during World War II and an M60 Patton tank that would have confronted Soviet forces in Europe had the Cold War flashed into open combat during the 1960s. An operational Cold War M48 tank will also make an appearance as it maneuvers adjacent to the museum. Admission to the dedication program is free and all are welcome as the museum honors veterans and their families. The program is made possible, in part, through the support of PSEG Long Island, Squad Security, Polimeni International, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, BDG, Ltd., Bristal Assisted Living and Local 138 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. The WWII Armor Museum On The Grounds Of Old Bethpage Village Restoration has the ability to recreate and replicate the sights and sounds of American forces during World War II, offering one of the most compelling educational tools that Nassau County has in telling the seminal story of American courage, valor and sacrifice. Placing it in this unique setting of vintage farm houses and country roads creates a virtual time machine that ensures a powerful regional, national and international destination for visitors. The Museum of American Armor is located at 1303 Round Swamp Rd., in Old Bethpage, inside the grounds of Old Bethpage Village Restoration. It is open year round, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission donations are $14 for adults, $8 for seniors and veterans and children between the ages of 5 and 12. Admission includes access to the village. For more information, visit www. museumofamericanarmor.org

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American Legion Auxiliary Turns 100

his November, the American Legion Auxiliary will turn 100 years old. For a century, the American Legion Auxiliary has focused on advocacy for veterans, veteran/military support, programs for military families and youth development. To celebrate this milestone, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 304 in Manhasset will be hosting a 100th birthday party. The celebration, led by the junior auxiliary members, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 304, 27 Bayview Ave., Manhasset. A light breakfast fare, juice, coffee and a 100th birthday cake will be shared. The party will be a combination of a community open house as well as a membership drive. Please be aware that membership criteria have changed and the American Legion Auxiliary membership rules have been updated in honor of the centennial. Details and a membership form can be found online at www.manhassetala.org under the membership tab. The Legion is very eager to have community members support their veteran causes and welcome new members, volunteers and donations to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 304. You need not be a member to help the American Legion Auxiliary support our veterans. The next major veteran event will be a holiday collection to support the male and female veterans at the VA Medical Center in Northport. Wish lists will be available at the birthday party and website, financial supporters are always welcomed. The American Legion Auxiliary 304 is a registered 501(c) organization and all donations are tax-deductible. For more information, contact American Legion Auxiliary Unit 304 president, Patricia O’Brien, at patobrien17@msn.com. We are eager to have you come to celebrate our birthday and learn more about us. —Submitted by American Legion Post 304

The Memorial Day Parade honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military with American Legion Auxiliary Seniors (age 18-plus), Juniors (under 18), and the Sons of the American Legion (all ages).

Annual celebratory luncheons to thank members and partners for their service.

Pat O’Brien and Elizabeth Parrella get hundreds of gifts ready for delivery to the Northport VA Medical Center. Please help us make 2019 even more special for our brave men and women who gave so much for our freedom.

Newly formed Junior Auxiliary (under 18) group wear their new uniforms.

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WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE O N V E T E R A N S D AY, A N D E V E R Y D AY. Let us remember the service of our veterans. Our country’s greatness is built on the foundation of your courage and sacrifice.

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