Mineola Engine Company 3 held a centennial ceremony at their Elm Place firehouse to mark 100 years of service. Ex-Captain Michael Rowe was the Master of Ceremonies, Honorary Chief Michael DeSorbo led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Warden/ex-Chief Gary Mazur gave the invocation. Presentations and congratulatory remarks were made to Mineola Engine 3 by the various dignitaries who were in attendance as well as the other companies of the Mineola Fire Department and the Mineola Chiefs Office. Current Company Captain Joseph Attard was among those who spoke. A portion of the ceremony was dedicated to recognizing Engine 3 member and Honorary Chief Michael DeSorbo for his half-century of service. The ceremony concluded with a benediction by Warden Anthony Natale. Congratulations to Mineola Engine 3 on achieving this milestone.                   

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