Town Marshal
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Wby Stephen Vrattos orld War II hero Joe
Reveman was honored
at this year’s Little Neck/
Douglaston Memorial Day Parade
as one of its Parade Marshals. The
approximately hour and a half event
is the largest Memorial Day Parade
in the country, and runs more than
a mile along Northern Boulevard,
from Jayson Avenue in Great Neck
to 245th Street in Douglaston. As
such, it is often celebrated with
a who’s who of local and state
politicos and dignitaries and this
year was no exception with such
luminaries as New York City Mayor,
Bill de Blasio, in attendance.
This year marks the 90th uninterrupted
year of the parade, which
honors those who have made the
ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
Reveman certainly carries that distinction,
serving on a B17 Bomber
during the second world war as
part of the 398th Squadron. He
and his crew flew an incredible 24
missions a rare feat, given the casualty
loss of the U.S. Air Force was
25%. Reveman even received the
prestigious Purple Heart for injuries
sustained in combat. Fittingly, the
parade’s featured branch of service
was the U.S. Air Force, which
marks its 70th anniversary this year.
Joining Reveman as his chauffeur
was fellow NST resident Barbara
Leonardi, who seemed to be
enjoying the day as much as her
rider.
Unfortunately, inclement weather
kept the usual crowds in abeyance,
but the rains subsided shortly
before the event’s 2 p.m. start and
the parade proceeded without need
for an umbrella. But despite the
persistent cloud coverage, nothing
could dampen the smile on
Reveman’s face or diminish his
status as one of the nation’s heroes.
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NORTH SHORE TOWERS RESIDENT HONORED IN PARADE
“I love a parade”
Reveman waves to the crowds
July 2017 ¢ NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER 19
