Jefferson honors its veterans
| 15 Nov 2016 | 03:19
Commander Michael Murphy of VFW Post 564 and LTC Jeffrey Ivey of Picatinny Arsenal prepare to lay a wreath at the monument honoring Jefferson Township residents who are currently in the Military and Veterans who have served in the Desert Storm era fighting terrorism.
Members of American Legion Posts 245 and 423 form a firing squad to salute the Veterans and residents of Jefferson Township who are serving in the Armed Forces.
LTC Jeffrey Ivey of Picatinny Arsenal speaks to those gathered at the Veterans Day Observance in Jefferson Township about the importance of remembering those who are currently in service and the Veterans who have served.
Deacon Jim Cammarano of the St. Thomas the Apostle Church gives the Invocation for the Veterans day Observation held in Jefferson Township.
Councilman and Vietnam Veteran Jay Dunham was the Master of Ceremonies at the Jefferson Township Veterans Day Observance.
Colleen Van Oudenaren sings the National Anthem accompanied by the Jefferson Township High School Band at the Veterans Day Observance in Jefferson Township.
Commander Gene Rounds of American Legion Post 245 and Commander Mehandra Lachicharran of Post 423 read the names of members who have served in the American Legion for 50 years or more.