Bronx War Veteran Lou Durante Honored Posthumously

Jonas Bronck

Published on May 08, 2014, 9:32 pm

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A Bronx war veteran is being honored posthumously for his commitment to his country, as well as the borough.

U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley presented the family of Lou Durante with a certificate and an American flag that was flown over the Capitol.

Durante was not only remembered for his service in battle, but also as a volunteer at Lawrence Keane American Legion Post in Pelham Bay.

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