Tag: Memorial Day
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Loose Ends: Memorial Day – The Spirit of Princeton, the spirit of America
By Pam Hersh The 17th century English poet, scholar and cleric John Donne said in a sermon that because we are all part of mankind, any person’s death is a loss to all of us: “Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom…
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Stop & Shop East Brunswick unveils veteran parking in honor of Memorial Day Weekend
Local veterans from VFW Post 133 in East Brunswick were on hand as Stop & Shop honored those who have served their country with a designated veteran parking spot at their East Brunswick store. The priority parking space will provide veterans with easier access to the store. In addition to unveiling the dedicated parking on…
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Memorial Day parade, cermeony planned for May 29
Hillsborough will host a parade for Memorial Day beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 29, traveling from New Amwell Road to Beekman Lane to the municipal building. A ceremony will be held following the parade at the Garden of Honor. Rain date is May 30. Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, May 31. The…
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Red, White & Blue Memorial Day in Metuchen
By GLORIA STRAVELLI Correspondent METUCHEN –As it has for more than 90 years, the Borough of Metuchen will mark the day that honors the men and women who gave their lives while defending the nation with a parade, memorial service and a heightened sense of community. The day’s beloved traditions will continue, despite some limitations…
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Jersey Blue DAR and Elmwood Cemetery commit to honor war veterans by cleaning military grave markers
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Thanks to volunteers from the Jersey Blue Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), several war veterans buried at Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick have clearer and more legible grave markers. “The Jersey Blue Chapter NSDAR is very excited to participate with Elmwood Cemetery in…
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Commemorate Memorial Day on May 31 with ceremony at VFW Post 9111
VFW Post 9111 will hold a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, at the post, 11 Henderson Road, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick.
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Various ceremonies planned in Woodbridge to mark Memorial Day
Colonia VFW Post 6061 will host a special Memorial Day service on Sunday, May 30 at noon at the post headquarters located at 606 Inman Ave. in the Colonia section of Woodbridge. Following the services, the Colonia VFW will host a Memorial Day BBQ/picnic. The cost is $20 per person; children under 10 are free).…
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North Brunswick Buddy Ball members present flags before Memorial Day
PHOTO COURTESY OF PETE CLARK The North Brunswick Buddy Ball Soccer program commemorated Memorial Day by presenting mini American flags to Paul Carroll from North Brunswick American Legion Post 459 on May 22 that will be placed in front of the American Legion flagpole and also at the veterans monument on Georges Road to “remember…
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Cardinal to celebrate Memorial Day Mass via livestream from Colonia mausoleum
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, will celebrate a Mass commemorating Memorial Day within the new Chapel Mausoleum of the Resurrection at St. Gertrude Cemetery and Mausoleum in the Colonia section of Woodbridge at 11 a.m. May 31. The Mass honors those serving or who have served in the United States military, especially those…
