Tag: Veterans Day
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Riverton celebrates 100 years of the American Legion in Sayreville
SAYREVILLE – Members of the Riverton mixed use development planned along the Raritan River in Sayreville marked the centennial of the founding of the American Legion in Sayreville and an official flag raising and dedication of the development’s new management and marketing center. The event on Nov. 19 featured the Sayreville Combined Honor Guard, comprised…
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Residents hold early Veterans Day ceremony in North Brunswick
PHOTOS COURTESY OF PETE CLARK North Brunswick residents and members of Wreaths Across America hosted a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 8 at the North Brunswick Municipal Complex.
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East Brunswick school district held ceremony for Veterans Day
EAST BRUNSWICK–From reciting poetry to singing a song, students from the East Brunswick Public Schools District honored local members of the U.S. Military on Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, the East Brunswick High School celebrated Veterans Day with the annual Flag Raising Ceremony. Members of the student body, faculty and staff joined a military contingent…
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Matawan police honors military members for Veteran’s Day
MATAWAN–Paying tribute towards the women and men who served in U.S. Military, Lt. Christopher Stark presented veterans with honorary certificates at Atrium Senior Living of Matawan. Surrounded by red, white and blue decorations, Stark presented more than 12 veterans with an honorary certificate and pin to thank them for their service in the U.S. Military…
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Our Lady of Victories School students attend Veterans Day ceremony
The middle school students at Our Lady of Victories School in Sayreville wanted to honor local veterans so they walked to Borough Hall to attend the Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11.
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North Brunswick veterans share experiences with students
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Veterans Day ceremony at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) sought to make the concept of military service more relatable for students. Tracy Latchaw, a 1999 graduate of NBTHS who now works as a guidance counselor, is still an active duty service member. She said that after the terrorist attacks of…
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Veterans encouraged to join American Legion, VFW in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – With President Donald Trump’s signature on the LEGION Act (Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service), the ongoing declared period of war was extended back to Dec. 7, 1941, making all honorably discharged veterans eligible for membership in the American Legion. Eligibility now spans from Dec. 7, 1941, until a time…
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Bordentown municipal and state officials come together to honor veterans
Veterans, municipal and state officials, and patrons gathered at the Bordentown Township Senior Center for a special ceremony to honor military veterans this year. On the morning of Nov. 9, the Bordentown Township Municipality served as the host to its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the township senior center on Municipal Drive to acknowledge the…
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Florence officials honor Veterans Day with a pair of observances
Florence Township officials and patrons acknowledged their local war heroes with two honorary ceremonies this year on Veterans Day. A pair of ceremonies were hosted in township on Nov. 11, which included an observance at the township’s Eagle Monument located on the corner of Front and Broad streets, as well as an event at the…
