Tag: Vietnam Veterans of America
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East Brunswick honors veterans with Memorial Day Observance
EAST BRUNSWICK – In honor of military service members, both past and present, township officials and the East Brunswick Veterans Alliance hosted a Memorial Day Observance at Veteran’s Park. On May 29, a mixture of residents, veterans’ groups, and municipal officials gathered at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex to recognize and remember the sacrifices made…
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Unclaimed remains of veterans receive military honors
One by one, the remains of 23 forgotten military veterans and two spouses from World War I, World War II and the Korea and Vietnam war eras were carried out from the Manalapan Police Department on June 23 as they began the journey to their final resting place, the Brigadier Gen. William C. Doyle Memorial…
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Opinion: Veterans understand what it’s like to live in uncertain times
Every November we honor, remember and thank our Veterans. This year, during a global health pandemic, we can all be especially grateful for the courage and dedication of our veterans as they have always understood what it’s like to live in uncertain times, and to make sacrifices for the safety of others. Veterans Day was…
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Memorial Day is perfect time to show respect for fallen heroes
May is filled with special days: Mother’s Day, the start of some of the year’s most beautiful weather and the time when we begin planning BBQs, picnics and other outdoor gatherings. One of the year’s most important days is Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 28, this year. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance…
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Grand marshals named for Sayreville Memorial Day
SAYREVILLE – Organizers of the Memorial Day Parade in Sayreville have announced the grand marshals for the day. Joseph Myers has been chosen by American Legion Post 211 as its grand marshall. Myers was born in 1947, was raised in Sayreville and graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1965. In November 1966, he entered the…