USO
troupe stands proudly behind the flag.
Photo by
Rob Rich |
USO Tribute to
Servicemen
By Catherine Saxton
 ATRIOTISM
is very high in the U.S. right now.
Never more so than at the 40th anniversary of the
USO of Metro New York. This
service organization has been there for Americans in uniform during
war and peace since the Second World War.
Flags, banners, men and
women in uniforms of the armed forces, added to the excitement of
the evening. As everyone noted, the young men and women looked so young,
and yet they are prepared to fight and die for their country.
Entertainment was provided
by the current Miss USO 2001, Emma Lampert, and her troupe
– USO entertainment director Victoria Reed, Miss USO 1998 Ellen
Sowney, and Amanda Baker.
Other performances included
a choir from the Coast Guard, David Rodriguez the singing
policeman, and so many others.
The colors were marched,
the anthem sang, the gentle wail of the bagpipes played Amazing
Grace. It was so
moving.
Real estate mogul Charles
Cohen received the USO Gold Medal Award for his long service as
a board member of the USO of Metro New York and his many other
philanthropic work.
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