Tag: Memorial Day
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East Brunswick Memorial Day ceremony to include presentation of wreaths, dedication of tribute pavers
The Township of East Brunswick’s Annual Memorial Day Observance will be held at 1 p.m. on May 26, rain or shine, in Veterans Park at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex, 1 Jean Walling Civic Center Dr. The program will include a ceremony, flag raising, presentation of wreaths, dedication of veterans tribute pavers and a mini…
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East Brunswick Elks to hold Memorial Day picnic
East Brunswick Elks will hold a Memorial Day picnic fro 1:30-6 p.m. on May 26, rain or shine, at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick. BBQ includes hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage and peppers, BBQ chicken, assorted salads and dessert. Entertainment by DJ Mikey P. Cost is $15 per person. Children ages 11-18 are $10.…
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Sayreville VFW names co-grand marshal of Memorial Day Parade
SAYREVILLE – Sayreville VFW Memorial Post 4699 has named its co-grand marshal for this year’s Memorial Day parade. Peter Caruso comes from a family of U.S. Army veterans, and at an early age aspired to follow in their footsteps, according to information provided by the VFW. Upon graduation from Seton Hall University, he was commissioned…
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Memorial Day is a time to reflect on nation’s freedoms and liberties
It is May. The rains of April bring forth the fragrant blooms of May. The sun’s warm rays encourage new life. A new life for the world began on May 7, 1945. The Battle of Berlin was over, Hitler and some of his henchmen were dead and General Eisenhower accepted the unconditional surrender of Germany…
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World War II museum exhibit in Helmetta to focus on D-Day
“Back the Attack,” a Memorial Day weekend World War II museum event, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 25-27 at the Helmetta Community Center, 1 Brookside Place, Helmetta. There will be memorabilia including D-Day uniforms and relics, interactive exhibits, propaganda art, a 1940s-themed soda shop, a movie viewing tent, toys…
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Hillsborough community encouraged to participate in Memorial Day activities
In honor of Hillsborough’s military veterans, the township will serve as the host to multiple events and activities on Memorial Day Weekend. Each year the Hillsborough community honors the service and sacrifice of all veterans during the Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast, Memorial Day Parade and Garden of Honor Commemoration Program. The breakfast is scheduled…
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Join flag raising ceremony, Memorial Day marching in Metuchen
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 92nd annual parade and ceremony for Memorial Day on May 27. The parade begins at 10 a.m. from Brunswick Avenue and Edgar School, proceeding north on Main Street to New Street. Those who would like to join the flag raising ceremony at Memorial Park should gather…
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North Brunswick to hold Memorial Day 5K, ceremony
North Brunswick will hold its 40th annual Memorial Day 5K Run and Walk on May 27 at Community Park, 2053 Route 130 south, North Brunswick. Check in at 7:30 a.m. The run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee is $15 per person or $85 for a team of four by May 3. Afterward, registration is…
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Spotswood veteran adds Battlefield Cross statue to memorial
SPOTSWOOD–Influenced during a trip to Indiana, Spotswood resident Travis Fryzowicz decided to purchase and donate a Battlefield Cross statue to the borough’s Veterans Memorial Walkway. Fryzowicz served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to January of 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was medically discharged due to an injury while serving. “It was just…
