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The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Organization, under Frank Brown, assures that families of vets"receive the services they deserve" and, "if needy, can obtain food and clothing." In the event of loss of aservice man or woman, there are all types of support, with assistance from Joe Di Giovanni of the PurpleHeart Organization and others.Joe Calabria and the Korean War Veterans (KWV) believe this conflict is the forgotten war. Through theirdetermination, they are finally being recognized. William Reilly and the Marine Corps League will neverforget a Marine. Charles Greinsky and the Jewish War Veterans are doing their part."It's great to see the community come together and provide the unity to build a home for BrendanMarrocco," said Haynes.Leon Wallace of the 369 Black Veterans' Association has taken on the task of visiting schools, teaching whatstudents don't learn about our wars.Haynes contends, "They took a lot of history out of schools. Children should learn how American veterans,from World War I on, protected their right to have freedom.""It is not fair for veterans to have a parade while their brothers and sisters are still fighting over there. Therewill be a parade when the time is right; perhaps never. However, this coming Memorial Day Parade will bededicated to the war on terror going back to the attack on the USS Cole and the downing of the Lockerbieflight," said Haynes.He fervently hopes the public and the politicians do not forget the sacrifices of the veterans. He said he isappreciative of attention from Councilmen Oddo and Ignizio, as noted in an Advance article.He requests only one thing from the public, "Just remember to stop and say 'thank you' to our servicepeople," he said.For information about these groups, call Haynes at 917-270-4570.- Pearl Minsky© 2012 SILive.com. All rights reserved.Page 127 of 161