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Jefferson Township celebrates Veterans Day

| 17 Nov 2015 | 04:07
    Mr. and Mrs John Wroblewski and Colonel Scott Turner, Jr. are shown placing a wreath at the Memorial to those who served the U.S. from the Lebanon Crisis to Operation Iraqi Freedom.
    Mr. and Mrs John Wroblewski and Colonel Scott Turner, Jr. are shown placing a wreath at the Memorial to those who served the U.S. from the Lebanon Crisis to Operation Iraqi Freedom.
    Commander Daniel Vivieros of the New Jersey Department of the Veterans of Foriegn Wars addresses those assembled for the Observance of Veterans Day at the Veterans Memorial.
    Commander Daniel Vivieros of the New Jersey Department of the Veterans of Foriegn Wars addresses those assembled for the Observance of Veterans Day at the Veterans Memorial.
    Colonel Scott Turner, Jr. speaks to the Veterans, honored guests and their families at the Veterans Day Observation held at the Veterans Memorial on Saturday, Nov. 7.
    Colonel Scott Turner, Jr. speaks to the Veterans, honored guests and their families at the Veterans Day Observation held at the Veterans Memorial on Saturday, Nov. 7.
    The Jefferson Township High School Chorus under the direction of Mr. James Wynne sings the Battle Hymn of the Republic accompanied by the Jefferson Township High School Band directed by Mr. Richard Barrieres.
    The Jefferson Township High School Chorus under the direction of Mr. James Wynne sings the Battle Hymn of the Republic accompanied by the Jefferson Township High School Band directed by Mr. Richard Barrieres.

JEFFERSON — Veterans Day was observed in Jefferson Township at the Veterans Memorial Park in the Municipal Complex on Weldon Road.

The observance began with a musical prelude of patriotic songs by the Jefferson Township High School Band and Chorus. Former Mayor Frances Slayton lead those present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Colleen Vanoudenaren sang the National Anthem accompanied the by the High School Band and Chorus. American Legion Post 423 Chaplain Jay Dunham gave the Invocation. Mayor Russell Felter introduced various dignitaries who were attending the Observance.

The commanders of the American Legion Posts and the VFW recognized members with 50 years of service and remembered those who had passed away since the last Veterans Day.

Felter and guests laid wreaths at the Memorials. American Legion Post 245 gave a three-gun salute to the departed members of the services. Taps was played by Ryan Schmidt and Amer Choudhury.

Guest Speakers were New Jersey Dept. American Legion Vice Commander Alfred Wilson, N.J., Dept. Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Daniel Vivieros and Colonel Scott Turner, Jr., of Picatinny Arsenal.

Benediction was given by Chaplain Jay Dunham. Mayor Felter gave the closing remarks and invited everyone for refreshments in the Municipal Building.

The observance closed with the high school band, chorus and everyone singing "God Bless America".