Tag: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
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Old Bridge remembers Pearl Harbor attack 81 years later
As Old Bridge Township officials remember the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, they said they have an obligation and responsibility to not only continue remembering the day, but also passing memories on to generations to come. “We have to realize that many of the participants of 81 years ago are not here…
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Son of Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds continues to share his powerful story of ‘courage and doing the right thing’
On Veterans Day in November and National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in December, it’s a day to reflect on the heroism of those in the military. Many don’t want the fanfare and that was Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds. He served in the U.S. Army – 106th Infantry Division, 422nd Infantry Regiment – during World War…
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Mercer County Veteran Services offering holiday meal packages for veterans
Mercer County Veteran Services, led by Division Chief Medina Wilson, supports veterans throughout the year in a variety of ways, as exemplified by recent events from a Veterans Day Ceremony and a recent Pearl Harbor Remembrance, according to Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. On Dec. 4, Hughes joined Veteran Services and local veterans at…
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Solemn ceremony marks 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
The North Brunswick community gathered at the veterans memorial monument on Georges Road on Dec. 7 to commemorate National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The commemorative ceremony, organized through Wreaths Across America, began with a brief welcome by member Pete Clark, who recalled that the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii,…
