# NYPD delivers touching tribute to Marines for 251st anniversary

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nypd-delivers-touching-tribute-to-marines-for-251st-anniversary/
- Published: 2026-11-08T22:21:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T23:35:18+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/08/us-news/nypd-delivers-touching-tribute-to-marines-for-251st-anniversary/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- NYPD marked the Marine Corps’ 251st anniversary.
- About 600 Marines serve in the city’s police force.
- Brad Kasal urged anyone struggling to ask for help.

## Summary

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch joined a gathering at police headquarters to mark the Marine Corps’ upcoming 251st anniversary and honour Marines serving in the force. She said about 600 Marines are among New York’s police officers, bringing experience in responding when lives are at risk.

The annual event, hosted by the NYPD Marine Corps Association, brought together active and retired officers, including Second World War veterans. Retired Sergeant Major Brad Kasal, a Navy Cross recipient for bravery in Iraq, spoke about the shared commitment of Marines and police officers to serve and protect, and urged people struggling with the emotional toll of service to seek help. The association also presented awards in memory of fallen members.

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