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05-07-08 #8
City of Mount Vernon plants trees at Brush Park in honor of the city's fallen heroes
     Tuesday, May 6, was a special and memorable day in Mount Vernon, since Mayor Clinton I. Young, Jr., Public Works Commissioner Terrence Horton, and Con Edison Director of Public Affairs Sandy Miller planted twelve new trees at Brush Park in Mount Vernon. Four of the trees were named for some of the “Fallen Heroes of Mount Vernon.” 
The list of fallen heroes included:

• Lieutenant Colonel Nasby Wynn, one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, who was the first black police officer in the City of Mount Vernon.

• Detective Christopher A. Ridley, who was killed earlier this year by County Police Officers in a truly tragic incident. He served the department for two years.

• Marine Corporal Bernard “Brent” Gooden, who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Division based at Camp Lejeune, NC, was among the first servicemen to die in Iraq on April 4, 2003.

• Raymond C. Vanderberg, a dedicated twelve-year veteran of the Mount Vernon Fire Department, who at the time of his death was next in line to become a lieutenant. He was also an active member of the Westchester Vulcans where he pushed for diversity in the fire department.

     “I would like to thank Con Edison for their generous donation toward the beautification of our wonderful Brush Park,” said Mayor Young. “The planting of a tree - in itself is a significant event -- represents the continuation of life across generations. The planting of these trees, however, is evermore significant as we honor the lasting legacies of four individuals who committed themselves to a life of service. They will never be forgotten.”
     Members of each of the four families were in attendance (except for Lt. Col. Wynn’s family). 
     During the ceremony they placed engraved stones at the base of the trees, which were also adorned with photos of each of the fallen heroes. The row of trees at Brush Park will now be known as “Warriors’ Way,” where the city will be able to pay tribute to those who gave so selflessly to serving their community here in Mount Vernon.
     Commissioner Horton concluded the day by saying that the city, along with the schools, will be starting a horticulture program whereby young people can begin to learn the science of planting, creating, and maintaining landscapes.

                             Tree honoring Lieutenant Colonel Nasby Wynn

                          Guests and dignitaries that attended the ceremony

              Engraved stone placed in front of Raymond C. Vanderberg's tree

Students from Longfellow Elementary School (l) and Nelson Mandela High School (r) attended the ceremony.

                  Sandy Mille (pink top) pictured with fellow Con Edison employees