Tag: Elmwood Cemetery
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Elmwood Cemetery honors veterans
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELMWOOD CEMETERY/TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BRUNSWICK Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick held a special Veterans Day program on Nov. 11.
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North Brunswick Wreaths Across America chapter honors 100-year-old Army auxiliary member
PHOTO COURTESY OF WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA NORTH BRUNSWICK CHAPTER Evelyn Yonka, a member of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corp during World War II, celebrated her 100th birthday on May 31 in Shelby Township, Michigan. Pictured is Amie Rehil, co-chair of the Wreaths Across America chapter at Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick, displaying a birthday card…
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Remembering ‘the mother of elder care’ during Women’s History Month
“The mother of elder care” is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick at the base of a Roman-style monument. On March 29, representatives from Parker Health Group walked to Parker’s grave and placed a bouquet of flowers to mark her birthday, according to information provided by Parker Health Group. For Chief Administration and Talent…
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Wreaths placed at 650 gravesites in Elmwood Cemetery before the holidays
Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick participated in Wreaths Across America for the third year, respectfully placing a wreath at the gravesite of all 650 veterans laid to rest in the cemetery. Corporate sponsors, local community volunteer organizations, friends and family contributed by making donations to purchase wreaths for veterans. Because of safety restrictions due to…
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North Brunswick American Legion, VFW members host Veterans Day ceremony
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick community united to honor veterans on Nov. 11 at North Brunswick American Legion Post 459. The in-person, invitation only ceremony was hosted by Post 459 along with members of VFW Post 2319 and Wreaths Across America. The program’s theme, “Honoring all who served,” was honored by the presence of…
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Sept. 11 ceremony to be held at memorial site off Route 1 in North Brunswick
Wreaths Across America, sponsored through Elmwood Cemetery, will host a commemorative program to mark the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Sept. 11 memorial off Route 1 south near Chili’s Restaurant. All safety and health guidelines will be followed, including wearing a mask and social distancing during the…
