Allan Milk Post Salutes Its Veterans

Fred Stabbert III

Posted 11/12/26

LONG EDDY – “We are here today to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform,” Dr. Lauren Roman, Commander of the Allan Milk Memorial VFW Post #7276, said.

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Allan Milk Post Salutes Its Veterans

Allan Milk VFW Post 7276 Commander Dr. Lauren Roman addresses the crowd during Wednesday’s Veterans Day Ceremony.

Photos by Fred Stabbert III

Amber Sullivan, left, President of the Allan Milk Post Auxiliary, presents a plaque to Pam Wayne for her eight years as Treasurer of the Auxiliary and 20 years of service to the organization.

Veteran – and Priest – Father Thomas A. DeSimone offered a prayer of thanks and admiration to those assembled in Long Eddy on Wednesday to celebrate Veterans Day

The Milk family turned out on Wednesday to celebrate Veterans Day in Long Eddy at the Post named in their brother’s honor – the Allan Milk Memorial VFW Post #7276, which was organized by Edward C. Sykes. Allan Milk was one of the first Sullivan County resident killed in active duty during the Vietnam War in 1966. Next year, on January 15, 2027, the post will celebrate its 60th Anniversary with a gathering. From the left are Luke Milk, Telford Milk, Post Commander Dr. Lauren Roman, Cindy Milk Mootz, Aleta Milk Mason and Andrea Milk. They are all siblings of Allan Milk.

Posted Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:31 pm

Fred Stabbert III

LONG EDDY – “We are here today to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform,” Dr. Lauren Roman, Commander of the Allan Milk Memorial VFW Post #7276, said.

The Post, which has been in existence 59 years, held its Annual Veterans Day Services on the lawn of St. Patrick’s Church in Long Eddy at 11 a.m. on November 11 – Veterans Day.

Nearly 50 people – including veterans, their families and friends – attended the service, which was followed by a luncheon and social hour.

“We are honoring the people who helped shape our history,” Dr. Roman said. “Our veterans served with honor, loyalty and commitment, and we are here to honor those who served before us and those who are continuing to serve.”

Father Thomas A. DeSimone of St. Patrick’s Church offered the closing prayer, describing how he had served in the Navy for five years and knew the sacrifices all veterans make to protect our freedoms.

“Bless our veterans,” Father DeSimone said.