Bloomberg Marks Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
New York, NY –
Mayor Bloomberg observed Memorial Day at several events in Queens yesterday, including 3 parades. He spoke at the Whitestone Veterans Memorial Association Parade.
BLOOMBERG: There's a very serious purpose here, and that's to remember those who since the founding of this country had been fighting and dying to let us get together.
REPORTER: Bloomberg also participated in one of the largest events in the city - the Little Neck-Douglaston Parade, which has been marching since 1873. The mayor also attended the Laurelton Memorial Day Parade on 225th Street.
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