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Post Office Naming Proposed for Lynbrook Hero Story by Ex Captain Steven Grogan - Photos by Brian Grogan
At the press conference in front of the
post office to announce the legislation, the Senator was joined by the
Wiener and Barberio families as well members of Tally-Ho Engine Company
3 of the Lynbrook Fire Department, where Jeff served as a volunteer and
was an Ex-Captain. Additionally, members of Engine 2 of the Valley
Stream Fire Department, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American
Legion, state and local officials, and friends, were in attendance to
hear the senator’s proposal.
In making the announcement, the Senator
said, “Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener is the epitome of a true American
hero. By renaming the Lynbrook Post Office after this brave man, we are
honoring his courage and his dedication to his community and the
nation. The Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener Post Office will truly be a
fitting tribute to a man who gave his life for his community.”
Jeff’s widow, Maria Barberio Wiener, who
was joined by their two girls, Mikayla Lynn, and Theodore Rosa, and her
family, while the announcement was made, said, “I am honored to have the
Lynbrook Post Office renamed for my husband Jeffrey and I am grateful
for the support and help of the Tally-Ho firehouse and the Lynbrook
community. I would also like to thank Senator Schumer for taking
interest in Jeff’s story. His help along with others will help us
achieve a goal we set several years ago.”
“Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener made
the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and naming the Lynbrook Post
Office after him will honor his legacy in his community,” said Senator
Schumer in closing.
The legislation should take a few months
to pass the Senate and Congress. The official renaming ceremony could
possibly occur in the fall. |
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On
July 6, 2010, Senator Charles Schumer came to Lynbrook to announce
federal legislation he is proposing to name the Lynbrook Post Office
after former Lynbrook resident and volunteer firefighter Jeffrey L.
Wiener, who as a Navy Corpsman was killed in the action in Iraq in May
2005.
