2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade

New York Legionnaires joined thousands of veterans in the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photos by Amy C. Elliott

The American Legion wreath on display at the opening ceremony for the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade.
The American Legion wreath on display at the opening ceremony for the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade.
National Vice Commander Doug Haggan and Past National Commander Fang Wong at the opening ceremony for the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade.
National Vice Commander Doug Haggan and Past National Commander Fang Wong at the opening ceremony for the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade.
NY Mets pitcher, 2014 National League Rookie of the Year and former American Legion Baseball player Jacob DeGrom at the opening ceremony for the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade.
NY Mets pitcher, 2014 National League Rookie of the Year and former American Legion Baseball player Jacob DeGrom at the opening ceremony for the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade.
The 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade.
The 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade.
Anthony Denatale and NY County Commander John S. Powers share a laugh while assembling for the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
Anthony Denatale and NY County Commander John S. Powers share a laugh while assembling for the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
The 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
The 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
U.S. Navy veteran Harry Wells watches the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
U.S. Navy veteran Harry Wells watches the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
The 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
The 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
Legionnaires march in the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
Legionnaires march in the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
Kevin McDugle from Soldier's Wish waves during the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
Kevin McDugle from Soldier's Wish waves during the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
Post 620 member Clorindo Nieves rides on the American Legion float in the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
Post 620 member Clorindo Nieves rides on the American Legion float in the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
Phillip Eng and Mimi Wang of Post 1291, ride on the American Legion float in the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
Phillip Eng and Mimi Wang of Post 1291, ride on the American Legion float in the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
The American Legion float in the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott
The American Legion float in the 2014 New York City Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Amy C. Elliott