Tag: Veterans Day
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Lawrence Township celebrates veterans
In these trying times, it can be difficult to see who the heroes are – but it’s actually not that hard, Andrew Tunnard said as he welcomed attendees at Lawrence Township’s annual Veterans Day observance Nov. 11. It’s not the celebrities or the athletes or the politicians who are the heroes, said Tunnard, who served…
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Veterans Day ceremony honors all who have served
Veterans Day serves as a day to honor and celebrate the country’s veterans across the nation. Through the entrance doors of Princeton University’s chapel on campus, the Spirit of Princeton and the university would do just that with a combined Veterans Day service on Nov. 11. “I think this important for the community because it…
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Princeton mayor presents Brandywine veterans with certificates of honor
Princeton Mayor Freda visited Brandywine Living of Princeton residents on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to honor them for their service. Brandywine currently has 18 veteran residents, four who served in World War II. Freda presented them with certificates of honor.
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Burlington County highlights veteran-owned businesses in time for Veterans Day
Burlington County released a new map detailing veteran-owned businesses. “In Burlington County, we strive to honor and support our veterans, not just on Veterans Day but every day, and this new map will help us and our residents not only say thank you for their service but also for operating businesses that make our county…
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Hopewell Valley Veterans Day ceremony honors veterans at Woolsey park
The annual Hopewell Valley Veterans Day ceremony took place on the grounds of Woolsey Park as residents honored military veterans and remembers those lost in 2021. The ceremony organized by the Hopewell Valley Veterans Association was held in Hopewell Township on Nov. 6. The ceremony remembered Navy Capt. Shelley Pennington and the 13 service members…
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Spotswood Senior Center staff members deliver gift bags for Veterans Day
SPOTSWOOD–Going the extra mile for servicemen and women, Spotswood Office on Aging (OOA) and Senior Center staff members delivered gift bags to local veterans for Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Abiding by social distancing protocols, OOA Program Coordinator Beth Blatt said she, OOA Director Donna Faulkenberry and driver Larry Hollander drove to 14 veterans’ residences…
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Freeholders highlight services for 25,000 veterans living in Burlington County
The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders highlighted many of the county services and benefits offered to veterans and military families as part of their commemoration of both Veterans Day and Military Families Appreciation Month. “Nov. 11 may be set aside as Veterans Day, but it’s my heartfelt belief that we should be honoring our…
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North Brunswick American Legion, VFW members host Veterans Day ceremony
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick community united to honor veterans on Nov. 11 at North Brunswick American Legion Post 459. The in-person, invitation only ceremony was hosted by Post 459 along with members of VFW Post 2319 and Wreaths Across America. The program’s theme, “Honoring all who served,” was honored by the presence of…
