Tag: Veterans Day
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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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Princeton honors ‘the few, carrying the many’ on Veterans Day
Princeton joined communities across the nation on Veterans Day to honor their veterans service and sacrifice in protecting the United States. On the campus of Princeton University, inside the university’s chapel a Veterans Day Service was held by the university and the Spirit of Princeton on Nov. 11. “Veterans Day is an opportunity to pause…
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Lawrence Township urged to ‘lead by example’ in honor of those who served during Veterans Day ceremony
More than 50 Lawrence Township residents gathered to honor the military veterans who fought in wars and conflicts – from the American Revolutionary War to Afghanistan – on Veterans Day. The ceremony, which was slated to be held in front of the Lawrence Township Municipal Building, was moved indoors because of rain. Attendees gathered in…
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County Corner: Veterans Day – Nov. 11, 2022
Veterans Day is held on the anniversary of the end of World War I, for which fighting stopped at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918 ― the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. It is on Veterans Day that we honor all veterans, living and deceased, who served in the military…
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Rotary Club of Hillsborough to organize ‘Flags for Heroes’ field of honor Veteran’s Day
The Rotary Club of Hillsborough is organizing the “Flags for Heroes” field of honor at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex for Veteran’s Day. “Flags for Heroes” is a national movement designed to honor veterans by assembling a field of American flags bearing the names of the veteran on the flagpole. “We had a great response…
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Edison Arts Society continues to beautify the township with unveiling of gazebo at Papaianni Park
EDISON – From outdoor concerts to weddings, the newly installed gazebo at Papaianni Park expects to become a “landmark for decades to come.” That is what Mayor Sam Joshi said he envisions as the Edison Arts Society (EAS), a non-profit organization, celebrated the unveiling of the gazebo on May 18. The gazebo complements the sculpture…
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Elmwood Cemetery honors veterans
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELMWOOD CEMETERY/TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BRUNSWICK Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick held a special Veterans Day program on Nov. 11.
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Affordable housing for veterans and families now available on former Camp Kilmer site
EDISON – Camp Kilmer was one of the largest processing centers for troops during World War II. So it’s only fitting the site has transformed into a 172-unit affordable housing community for veterans and their families, according to Jacob Fisher, regional vice president at Pennrose. Officials from Pennrose, which is committed to developing high-quality, affordable…
