Tag: Memorial Day
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World War II veteran will be parade grand marshal
ALLENTOWN – The Lions Club of Allentown has named Stephen Mikulas, a veteran of World War II, to serve as grand marshal of the 2017 Memorial Day parade, scheduled for May 29. Borough Councilman Robert Strovinsky, who chairs the Parade Committee for the Lions Club, said individuals, groups, organizations and business are invited to participate…
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Grand marshals named for Sayreville Memorial Day
SAYREVILLE – Organizers of the Memorial Day Parade in Sayreville have announced the grand marshals for the day. Joseph Myers has been chosen by American Legion Post 211 as its grand marshall. Myers was born in 1947, was raised in Sayreville and graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1965. In November 1966, he entered the…
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Tuskegee Airman to serve as parade grand marshal
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Resident Charles Nolley, a World War II Tuskegee airman, will serve as grand marshal for the township’s 55th annual Memorial Day Parade. “Not only is Mr. Nolley a witness to history, he is living history,” said Mayor Thomas Lankey. “His story is one of perseverance, dedication, service and…
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Rededication of Veterans Park highlights Memorial Day ceremony
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The path to honor is paved with red bricks in North Brunswick. The township celebrated the rededication of Veterans Park during its Memorial Day ceremony on May 30, encompassing the sacrifice and patriotism of the hundreds of veterans whose names now lay in front of a new monument on…
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North Brunswick celebrates Memorial Day
North Brunswick celebrated Memorial Day on May 30. The new memorial features a circular area of pavers engraved with the names of living and deceased war veterans. The ceremony itself featured presentations by the American Legion, the VFW, town council members and the North Brunswick Township High School choir. Featured in the video, Mayor…
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AAA survey sees Memorial Day auto travel at highest level since 2005
HAMILTON – Approximately 960,100 New Jersey residents will travel 50 miles or more for the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year, an increase of 1.7% compared to the 944,169 who traveled in 2015, according to the AAA. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 26 to Monday, May 30. AAA is…
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2016 NJ tourism leaders prepare for strong summer season
TRENTON – New Jersey Tourism Leaders kicked off the 2016 tourism season at the State House in Trenton as the weather warms up and Memorial Day approaches. New Jersey Tourism Industry Association (NJTIA) President Vicki Clark and members of the NJTIA addressed representatives from across the tourism industry, elected officials, Capitol staff and the media.…
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Post 401 to hold Memorial Day service on May 30
Memorial Day Remembrance Services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 30 on the front lawn of the Lt. John Farnkopf American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, near the water tower. During the ceremony, two long-time members of the post will be recognized for their continuous membership: 99-year-old former Mayor Joseph Spataro…
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Jamesburg Memorial Day Parade is oldest in New Jersey history
JAMESBURG — More than 40 marching units will take part in the 133rd Jamesburg Memorial Day Parade on May 30. The Jamesburg parade is the oldest Memorial Day parade in New Jersey, according to Commander Allan E. Brown of American Legion Star Post 127. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. sharp at Veterans Memorial Park in Jamesburg at…
