Long Island Toys for Tots Event Held in Honor of Fallen Marine

Cynthia Marie Wednesday, December 12, 2012

When it comes to giving back to the country, and individual communities, there is no greater organization than Toys for Tots. This great organization is built on strong moral attitude by the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to assist the U. S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. In light of this, scores of people came out to a cozy Irish pub in Floral Park on Saturday evening to show their support for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots program and to pay tribute to a local Marine who was killed earlier this year by an Afghan police officer.

While the people were in attendance at the Swing the Teapot cafe, many of them wore t-shirts with the message “Demand justice for [Lance] Cpl. Greg Buckley Jr. and all the victims of Green and Blue insider attacks.” boldly emblazoned. The father of the slain marine was also in attendance as the outpouring of support was quite emotional.

“It’s just a warm, warm, great feeling to have people show up like this,” the Oceanside resident said outside the restaurant where a truckload of toys swelled as generous donors continued to pile gifts for children who otherwise wouldn’t have presents to unwrap during the holidays.

Shane Moynagh, the restaurant’s owner, was also overcome by the support and was more than glad to offer his place for the Toys for Tots event.

cynthiam@longislandyellowpages.com

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