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New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs
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JAMAICA ARMORY, QUEENS -- A painted portrait of the late New York Army National Guard Sergeant First Class Joseph McKay of Queens was presented to his family at a special ceremony at the Jamaica Armory on Friday, 10 July. Mrs. Rose McKay and members of the McKay family were joined by friends and dozens of Soldiers of the 1st Battalion 258th Field Artillery, for a special presentation and remembrance.
“That’s my Joseph,” said Rose as looked on the painting through tear-filled eyes with her son Shane, age 15 and daughter Tanisha, age 23. “Thank you. This means so much to us,” she said.
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