Patrick Yngstrom

Sergeant Patrick J. Yngstrom entered into military service when he entered the ranks of the United States Army in 1970. Serving until 1973, he was deployed to Vietnam from the 1970-1971. While serving in Vietnam Sergeant Yngstrom earned a Bronze Star with a V device and an Army Commendation Medal.

Since leaving the service, Sergeant Yngstrom has dedicated his life to helping his brother and sister veterans.  He is the former director of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, and also sits on the advisory board for the Long Island State Veterans Home. As well as advising Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, Senator Brooks and the Town of Hempstead on Veterans issues, Sergeant Yngstrom is currently serving as the Veterans liaison to the Arbors Assisted living communities.

Sergeant Yngstrom has served as past commander of the Veterans of The Vietnam War for all of New York State. He also serves as commander at American Legion Post #1749 in North Bellmore and is a past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2770 on Long Island.

Sergeant Yngstrom lives in North Merrick and has been lovingly married to his wife Nancy for 43 years. They have two adult children, Dawn and Daniel, and are the proud grandparents of Abigail, Sofia, and Caroline.