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Lalor Joins Sen. Larkin to Commemorate Pearl Harbor Day

Peekskill, NY/December 7, 2007 - Today, Kieran Michael Lalor, the Republican candidate for Congress seeking to unseat freshman Democrat John Hall, joined Senator Bill Larkin at the Torches Landing in Newburgh to honor those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor. 

“It was humbling to join my fellow veterans as we remembered the heroes who sacrificed their lives at Pearl Harbor,” said Lalor.  “We cannot forget the sacrifices made through the generations that have preserved our freedoms.  The men and women who have valiantly fought for our country’s freedom are a tribute to the indomitable American spirit.”

Veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam gathered along the Hudson River for a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor Day.  The New York Military Academy band played the national anthem and was led by a Marine Corps color guard.  Veterans placed wreaths into the river to remember the fallen heroes.  Anthony Buccieri of the Catholic War Veterans, a veteran of World War II, organized the event.

Senator Larkin, the event’s main speaker, paid a touching tribute to the veterans of World War II.  Larkin praised the World War II generation for answering the call to defend America’s freedom and honor.  Lalor attended the event as a guest of Sen. Larkin.  The two met earlier in the week to discuss Lalor’s campaign and the issues that will be important to voters over the next year.

“Sen. Larkin has a wealth of experience and was able to offer his knowledgeable insight into the campaign.  Larkin is eager to see a strong Republican candidate unseat John Hall,” added Lalor.