A monument dedication ceremony was recently held at Bellport High School, honoring former students of South Country School District who lost their lives in the Vietnam and Iraq Wars. The monument project was the result of the work of resident Ron Kinsella, working together with the staff and students of the Bellport High School History Club. The granite monument is located at the main entrance of Bellport High School and displays the names of these brave members of our Armed Forces. Alumni John J. Foden, Richard P. Frasca, Joseph E. R. Neal, Thomas A. Palladino, Bruce Richardson and William Wells lost their lives in the Vietnam War and James E. Lundin, during Operation Iraqui Freedom