By Rosanne Schwab
From its original inception after the Civil War, Memorial Day has been a time to look back and commemorate those who have died in our nation’s service. Here in the United States, we not only reflect on times past but also look forward to the future of this proud country.
In keeping with the solemn tradition of this national holiday, Peapack-Gladstone Bank recently sponsored a trip for its senior account holders to a point that plays a vital role in our nation, West Point, The United States Military Academy. Sitting 50 miles north of New York City and overlooking the Hudson River, the bank’s Chairman’s Club members recently toured this national landmark which is home to scores of historic buildings and monuments, including the breathtaking and majestic Cadet Chapel. A picturesque Hudson River boat cruise offered scenic views of the West Point coastline.
Starting at age 55, individuals may enroll in Peapack-Gladstone Bank’s Chairman’s Club to take advantage of the many escursions sponsored by teh bank throughout the year. Past trips have included the Battleship New Jersey, Longwood Gardens and the famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular to name a few. Members can also take advantage of a multitude of money-saving discount services and benefits offered to Chairman’s Club members throughout the year.
So on this Memorial Day, Peapack-Gladstone Bank honors the sacrifice of those who gave their all and made possible the freedoms we enjoy today. To all who serve, have served, and plan to serve in the future – you have our heartfelt thanks and prayers.
About Peapack-Gladstone Bank – Established in 1921, Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a $1.52 billion asset, wholly owned community bank that offers a full range of quality banking products and services to businesses and residents of Essex, Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesec, Morris and Union counties in New Jersey, thriough 23 full-service branches, an online branch and a trust division, PGB Trust & Invesments. Celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2011, the bank continues to offer its personal and business banking product line as well as consumer and commercial lending products and services like auto, home equity loans and ines of credit, residential mortgages, commercial mortgages, term loans, lines of credit and construction loans. For additional information about Peapack-Gladstone Bank or to open an account online, visit www.pgbank.com or call 908-234-0700. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

