9-November-2026
On Saturday-7-November, the Bogota VFW Ralph Hall Post #5561 hosted a celebration for the 80th Anniversary of the Ralph Hall Post, along with the founding of the Continental Marines on 10 November 1775.
The afternoon started with a Memorial Ceremony for Dr. Angelo Caprio USMC who passed away in July of 2026. LTCDR Caprio served in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm.
The service was led by Chaplain Paul Thompson, with Post Vice Commander Jason Fermen and Quartermaster Brandon Escobar.
After the playing of TAPS by a bagpiper from the Bergen County Fire Fighters Pipe Band, Vice Commander Fermen presented an American flag to Dr. Caprio's family.
The anniversary celebration was held both inside the post hall and on W. Shore St. Over 350 people were in attendance. This included many Veterans from the United States Marine Corps, and other Branches of the Armed Services along with nearby VFW Posts.
The Veterans shared experiences, and life stories, with each other. This included many active-duty members as well.
A number of information tables were set-up. One was for The Tun Legacy Foundation, whose goal is to recreate the Tun Tavern, where the Continental Marines were founded on 10 November 1775. They would later become the United States Marine Corps.
Other displays on hand provided aide and services for Veterans including the VETcenter, Well care nurses, Esmeralda USMC Veteran realtor, the Veteran Real Estate Group, and Premier Health Group.
Food outlets were The Field House, Morale's Latin Food, and Pickle-Licious. Music was provided by the Bergen County Fire Fighters Pipe Band, DJ Frank Schupp and the Jaded Monkeys.
Bogota Mayor Daniele Fede attended and talk with Veterans during the afternoon.
The Bogota VFW Ralph Hall Post #5561 will hold their Veterans Day event on Wednesday-11-November starting at 7:00p in the Post Hall at 241 W. Shore Ave. This is open to the Public.
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