(05/30/05) BALDWIN - This Memorial Day was full of meaning and emotion for two Long Island towns.
Many North Baldwin residents gathered to enjoy a parade and honor fallen U.S. Army Specialist Wilfredo Urbina. Urbina was killed last November when his vehicle drove over a roadside bomb near Baghdad. Urbinas mother says the turnout to honor her son filled her with pride.
The ArtAID designed and produced banners honoring KIA US Army SPC. Wilfredo "Will" Urbina.
A special proclaimation issued by the City of Baldwin, NY honors a war hero and the family on Memorial Day, 2005.
A Special Presention by the Urbina Family.
All the honor, awards, tributes and celebration in the world can never replace the loss of a beloved son, but we are committed to do everything we can to heal that sadness and transform the loss of one heroism and purpose. As a sign of appreciation for ArtAID's committed work on behalf of the memory of Wilfredo "Will" Urbina, the Urbina family presents ArtAID with a special plaque of appreciation.