Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla and Town of Hempstead Councilwomen Angie Cullin attended the Corporal Anthony Jimenez Road Dedication Ceremony last week at Pea Pond Road and Arthur Street.

Mr. Bonilla, in remarks at the ceremony, said, “The men and women of the United States military are making great sacrifices on a daily basis to ensure that all of us may live in peace and freedom. The work of soldiers on our shores and abroad is vital to ending the tyranny of terrorist regimes abroad and preventing atrocities such as
the events of September 11.

“We owe our military an enormous debt or gratitude for all they have done and all they continue to do stateside, as well as in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Corporal Anthony Jimenez, a member of the United States Marines, made a genuine and positive difference for all Americans. Anthony had seen service in the desert of Iraq, and his brave efforts had such an impact that he earned numerous awards, including the Seas Service Deployment Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

“In addition, Anthony’s mother Penny was just informed this month that her son was posthumously promoted from lance corporal to corporal. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that Anthony Jimenez was a hero. He proved it once again, after his death, when his decision to be an organ donor saved several lives.

“Anthony was not only a dedicated Marine; he was a beloved son to Penny and Anthony, a dedicated brother to Matthew, a loving fiancé to Alyssa and a caring friend to many.

“We will never forget heroes like Anthony and all those in the Armed Service.”

Bellmore Life - June 25, 2010