Memorial Day – Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
On Memorial Day, we honor and recognize veterans who lost their lives in service to our country. Join us as we pay tribute to a few heroic service members with connections to Ellis Island.
Peter Tomich’s courageous actions saved his fellow sailors during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone received the Medal of Honor during WWII and private First Class Luigi “Lewis” Albanese was one of few immigrants to receive both the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart.
