FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2021
Contact: Upper Nyack VFW – Gebco@optonline.net
Rockland County – LyonJ@co.rockland.ny.us

 Refurbished Vehicle to be Presented to Disabled Veteran,
Michael Smith

New City, NY, - Four Star Automotive Corp., the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9215 and the County of Rockland are proud to announce that a refurbished vehicle will be gifted to a disabled veteran during a ceremony on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 11:00 am at Four Star Automotive Corp 295 NY-59, Tallman, NY. 

“This is a key project for us and is important to our community and veterans,” stated Dave Davidowicz, partner of Four Star Automotive Corp.  “Our staff is very involved in this program and donates their time and efforts and are excited to be part of another gifting ceremony.”

Partner of Four Star Automotive Corp. Irwin Weisman stated, “We work with many of our suppliers, especially AutoZone Auto Parts of Suffern, who are more than happy to donate parts for the veteran’s automobile. Four Star is constantly soliciting for donated vehicles with potential that we can restore to fully operational condition and present it to a veteran.”  

Guy Gebbia, former Commander of the VFW Post 9215 stated, “Together we bring much needed vehicles to needing, worthy and deserving veterans and their families. The auto will improve the quality of Michael’s life significantly. This exemplifies the motto of the VFW. ‘Honor the Dead by Helping the Living.’ It is an honor for us to be able to provide reliable transportation to local veterans and families that needs access to get to a job, a doctor's appointment or other places they couldn't go without a reliable vehicle.”

Michael Smith is the recipient of this year’s automobile by the VFW Post 9215 in Upper Nyack, NY, Four Star Automotive Corp and the Rockland County Veterans Services.

Michael Smith is a disabled veteran who served his country in the United States Marine Corps from May 1971 to October 1975. The vehicle will get him to vital community resources he needs for recovery and will eventually serve as his transportation to work.

“We in Rockland are extremely lucky to have organizations like Four Star Automotive Corp., our VFW Posts and others who consistently go above and beyond in service to our veterans. I am proud of the role our Veterans Services Agency plays in assisting in these efforts and I urge our residents to remember the debt of gratitude we owe to every person who has served in the armed services. Without whom we would not be able to enjoy the freedoms we cherish today,” said Rockland County Executive Ed Day.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the presentation ceremony will be smaller than in past years. Those attending must adhere to all social distancing and mask requirements. Your coverage and attendance are invited.

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