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November 15, 2015
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Long time Parma resident participates in Honor Flight WWII recognition by Joe Reinschmidt On September 26 Honor Flight - Mission 44 left Rochester with a full compliment of Veterans including 29 who had served during WWII. Among them was Anthony “Tony” Zamiara who had lived for many years at 5162 Ridge Road and later downsized to a home at 1909 North Union Street. Due to health issues Tony now resides at Hamilton Manor where his wife, Janet, also lived until her death earlier this year. When asked about his experience on the trip to Washington, D.C. Tony said, “It was amazing, really special and rewarding.” As usual, each Veteran received accompaniment by an escort, which for him was his son Tony Jr. Tony spent his service time in the Army from 1942-1945. His unit assisted the Coast Guard in unloading supplies delivered to Guadalcanal. On January 29, 1945 while being unloaded, the Serpens, a Coast Guard ammunition supply ship exploded, killing the entire crew of 250 and also 20 of the men part of Tony’s Army company. A special memorial for the Serpens was erected and can be visited in Arlington National Cemetery.
Tony and his son were equally surprised and appreciative of the many individuals and groups who lend their assistance to these visits. They include Scout Troops, active military units, motorcycle escort groups, church groups and citizens in general. One memorable event was the greeting they received from former Senator Robert Dole who makes it his mission to greet every honor flight group at the WWII Memorial. The usual itinerary for groups include a visit to all of the various monuments as well as Arlington National Cemetery. The fact that all expenses for the Veterans were paid surprised Tony who explained that, “I couldn’t spend a dime for anything.” While the visit to Washington was more than expected, the best had yet to come when upon arrival back at the Rochester airport where they received greetings by hundreds of people again representing a variety of organizations and groups showing their appreciation for the services and sacrifices the Veterans made. As Tony Jr. expressed, “There was hardly a dry eye in the group” when they entered the airport reception hall.
Tony Zamiara (right) and Tony Affronti (left) served together in the Army and were fortunate to be able to make this Honor Flight trip together. Provided photo.
Hilton High School hosts 36th Annual Model United Nations Conference Buses from 28 school districts as far away as Syracuse and Ithaca rolled up to Hilton High School on a Friday afternoon so over 600 students could participate in the 36th Annual Hilton Model United Nations Conference on November 6 and 7. The student-directed event provides debate opportunities for both new and experienced high school delegates. Students chaired 18 different committees based on actual UN committees that debate proposals, present position papers and vote on resolutions. Schools select the country/countries they want to represent and delegates prepare before the conference by researching that country’s stand on issues and current problems. Delegates take an active role in committee representing their country while following parliamentary procedures. In addition to being an opportunity to learn and collaborate with students from other schools, Model UN raises funds for charity. Students sell carnations and compete in “Jar Wars” to see which committee can raise the most money for a charity selected by the keynote speaker. This year’s recipient is The International Committee of the Red Cross, a private humanitarian agency that works to protect human life and health, ensure respect for all humans and prevent and alleviate human suffering. This year’s conference theme was Humanitarian Aid, one of the most important missions of the United Nations and the Red Cross. Delegates debated about humanitarian aid in all its forms from protecting the
rights of refugee children to basic sanitation to holding aid-givers accountable when aid is corrupted or misappropriated. Principal Brian Bartalo addressed the students during the opening ceremonies by quoting Thích Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace activist, “There is no true well-being that does not consider the well-being of others.” “You are the future caretakers of a more peaceful and just world,” he told the delegates. “You realize that other people with their differences can also be right and can work together to find creative solutions,” said Bartalo. This year’s keynote speaker was Ralph Boyd, chief executive officer of the Massachusetts Red Cross. Boyd has nearly a decade of humanitarian service through leadership roles with organizations, including the American Association of People with Disabilities and Easter Seals. He served as assistant attorney general on September 11, 2001. “After the events of 9-11, I functionally became assistant secretary of state managing the intersection between counter terrorism strategies and human rights,” said Boyd. Hilton teacher Annette Wattie has coordinated the Conference for the past six years. Prior to that, Robert Phillips, a retired Hilton teacher, and his wife, Mary, also a retired Hilton teacher, ran the conference for over 30 years and now Phillips is in charge of the United Nations Association of Rochester Conference held in March at St. John Fisher College. Provided information
Hilton Model U.N. Conference keynote speaker Ralph Boyd, chief executive officer of the Massachusetts Red Cross, spoke to the student delegates about how his role as assistant attorney general changed after the events of 9-11. Provided photo.