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Hello Hello Hello Our VFW post is dedicated to honoring veterans, supporting military families, and serving our community through fellowship, outreach, and continued service. Our VFW post is dedicated to honoring veterans, supporting military families, and serving our community through fellowship, outreach, and continued service. Our VFW post is dedicated to honoring veterans, supporting military families, and serving our community through fellowship, outreach, and continued service. Our VFW post is dedicated to honoring veterans, supporting military families, and serving our community through fellowship, outreach, and continued service. Our VFW post is dedicated to honoring veterans, supporting military families, and serving our community through fellowship, outreach, and continued service. 2026 Queens Veterans Day Honoring Our Grand Marshal Master Sergeant Sean C. Baltrusitis, U.S. Army (Retired)** Commander, Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551** Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551 proudly announces that our Post Commander, Sean C. Baltrusitis, has been selected to serve as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Queens Veterans Day Parade**. A decorated combat veteran with over 21 years of honorable service in the United States Army, Master Sergeant Baltrusitis served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and completed two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His military decorations include two Bronze Star Medals. Throughout his military career, he held numerous leadership positions, including Senior Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Support Operations Sergeant, and First Sergeant. Today, he continues his commitment to service through his leadership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, advocating for veterans, supporting military families, and strengthening ties within the Queens community. **Please join Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551 in congratulating Commander Baltrusitis on this distinguished honor as we come together to recognize all who have served our great nation.** **Veterans Serving Veterans — Never Forgetting Those Who Served.** ## 2026 Queens Veterans Day Parade ### Honoring Our Grand Marshal **Master Sergeant Sean C. Baltrusitis, U.S. Army (Retired)** **Commander, Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551** Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551 proudly announces that our Post Commander, Sean C. Baltrusitis, has been selected to serve as **Grand Marshal of the 2026 Queens Veterans Day Parade**. A decorated combat veteran with over 21 years of honorable service in the United States Army, Master Sergeant Baltrusitis served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and completed two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His military decorations include two Bronze Star Medals. Throughout his military career, he held numerous leadership positions, including Senior Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Support Operations Sergeant, and First Sergeant. Today, he continues his commitment to service through his leadership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, advocating for veterans, supporting military families, and strengthening ties within the Queens community. **Please join Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551 in congratulating Commander Baltrusitis on this distinguished honor as we come together to recognize all who have served our great nation.** **Veterans Serving Veterans — Never Forgetting Those Who Served.** Please come join us as we march up Grand Avenue to honor the men and women who have served our nation and are no longer with us. Memorial Day Observance ceremony at Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Elmhurst. DVS at Councilmember Holden's office Holden VFW 551 Commander (Brendan Gibbons) wins the 2022 United Veterans and Fraternal Organizations National V.F.W. Day is held every year on September 29. This is a day for us to commemorate the hard work and sacrifice of veteran men and women who have selflessly served the United States of America. ‘V.F.W.’ stands for ‘Veterans of Foreign Wars,’ an organization established to support past and present American service members who have served in foreign wars, expeditions, or campaigns. Calling all PATRIOTS-VETERANS to come celebrate Americas Warriors on the Annual Queens Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 12th @ 12PM. Parade will commence on 80th Street & Metropolitan Avenue. Come march with the Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551. Our commander Brendan Gibbon is this year's Grand Marshall...... Sunday Easter Dinner March With Us in the 39th Annual Maspeth Memorial Day Parade! Our VFW Post 551 will be proudly marching in the 39th Annual Maspeth Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 25, 2025, and we invite our friends and community members to join us. This is a meaningful way to honor our veterans and show our community spirit. Parade Details: Post 551 Check-In: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (To Be Confirmed) Location: Corner of 72nd Place & Grand Ave (Papavero Funeral Home) Start Time: 1300 Hours (1 PM) The event includes staging areas, order of march, check-in details, and more to help everything run smoothly. Whether you’re a veteran, a family member, or a community supporter, you’re welcome to march with us. Let’s come together and make a strong showing for our veterans and our neighborhood! Honoring service. Supporting veterans. Strengthening community. Honoring service. Supporting veterans. Strengthening community. ## 2026 Queens Veterans Day Parade ### Honoring Our Grand Marshal **Master Sergeant Sean C. Baltrusitis, U.S. Army (Retired)** **Commander, Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551** Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551 proudly announces that our Post Commander, Sean C. Baltrusitis, has been selected to serve as **Grand Marshal of the 2026 Queens Veterans Day Parade**. A decorated combat veteran with over 21 years of honorable service in the United States Army, Master Sergeant Baltrusitis served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and completed two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His military decorations include two Bronze Star Medals. Throughout his military career, he held numerous leadership positions, including Senior Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Support Operations Sergeant, and First Sergeant. Today, he continues his commitment to service through his leadership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, advocating for veterans, supporting military families, and strengthening ties within the Queens community. **Please join Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551 in congratulating Commander Baltrusitis on this distinguished honor as we come together to recognize all who have served our great nation.** **Veterans Serving Veterans — Never Forgetting Those Who Served.**