Tag: U.S. Navy
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North Brunswick names two more streets after veterans
NORTH BRUNSWICK – June 26 served as a special day for the descendants of two local veterans. Ceremonies were held for the late Donald A. Hess at the intersection of Aaron Road and Garfield Court and the late Anthony Hlad at the intersection of Osage Road and Joseph Street in North Brunswick to reveal secondary…
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Families memorialized with street signs in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The legacies of two more families were cemented in North Brunswick as secondary street signs were unveiled during special ceremonies. Wright Way was named for William Wright at the intersection of Garner Road and South Barkley Place and Marrone Way was named for Frank Marrone, Frank Leonard Marrone and Richard James Marrone…
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Decorated veteran becomes commander of New Jersey American Legion
A veteran of the U.S. Navy who has numerous ties to the local community will now lead the state American Legion. During the American Legion Department of New Jersey 99th annual Department Convention on June 9 in Wildwood, Darryl Reid was chosen to succeed Roger A. Gengaro for the 2017-18 term. “It feels great to…
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Street namings hold special meaning for North Brunswick families
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Surrounded by dozens of her family and friends, Lou Ann Benson was able to honor her late father in a ceremony that was more than 10 years in the making. Benson, the current director of the North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, has been part of dedicating streets in…
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Former North Brunswick detective passes away
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A police officer who served and protected North Brunswick decades ago has passed away. Ralph J. Mulhern, 73, of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, was a senior patrolman and detective for the North Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) from January 1968 through 1994, according to Police Capt. Brian Hoiberg. He retired as a detective. Mulhern served…
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South Brunswick American Legion members honored for 50 years of service
By JENNIFER AMATO STAFF WRITER SOUTH BRUNSWICK – After serving for years in the United States military, two longtime South Brunswick residents decided to serve with the American Legion. Fred Henry “Hank” S. DeGroff and Joseph A. Duca were honored during a special ceremony on Memorial Day, May 29, with awards for their 50 years…
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Veteran journeys 250 miles to East Brunswick for PTSD awareness
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK On a mission to raise the public’s awareness about returning veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Michael Dowens, the founder and president of Unbroken Warriors, walked from Washington, D.C., to the East Brunswick Memorial VFW Post 133. “Unbroken Warriors is a nonprofit group of volunteers who have…
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Old Bridge sailor honored to serve country
Logistics Specialist Petty Officer Second Class Michael Semler considers it an honor to serve as part of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Aviation Unit in Panama City, Florida. “As a kid, I always loved being on the water. I loved ships and admired almost everything I learned about our…
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Monroe twins join exclusive class of Navy chief petty officers
MONROE – Local Monroe Township High School seniors – and twins – Austin Aitken and Allison Aitken of the Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Earle Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corp. have been pinned as chief petty officers. Performing the pinning ceremony on Jan. 28 were Ronald Herman, U.S. Navy command master chief for NWS…