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Middletown, NJ-Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger, PhD was honored last week by VFW Post 2179 for his ongoing and steadfast support of the military veterans of the Township.
Post Commander Will Purcell recognized Mayor Scharfenberger at the April Township Committee meeting. In attendance were veterans and members of the Ladies Auxiliary. They thanked the mayor for his continued support of and dedication to veterans. Purcell also thanked Mayor Scharfenberger for his attendance at all of their ceremonies and remembrances over the years.
“We are forever indebted to our veterans for their sacrifice, service and valor,” said Mayor Scharfenberger. “They are brave soldiers who put their lives on the line to defend our country and protect our way of life.”
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Posted: April 25th, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Gerry Scharfenberger, Middletown, Monmouth County News, Veterans | Tags: Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger, Middletown, Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee, Monmouth County News, Vets | Comments Off on Scharfenberger Honored By Vets
A new program by the Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee will add deeper meaning and clarity to the remembrances of the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom.
For years, many communities, including Middletown, have named streets after fallen heroes. Now in Middletown there will be a commemorative sign under the official street signs that identifies the hero, their branch of service and the conflict in which they were sacrificed.
Wednesday afternoon in Port Monmouth, Congressman Chris Smith joined Mayor Stephanie Murray and Committeeman Tony Fiore joined Veterans Affairs Committee Members James Guerrieri, and Tom Garretson and William Bouw in honoring the life and heroism of Army Sgt Richard Belicose who died as the result of injuries sustained in Vietnam in May of 1967. Sgt Belicose’s brothers Ron and Robert were on hand for the ceremony.
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Posted: October 31st, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Veterans | Tags: Congressman Chris Smith, James Guerrieri, Middletown, Middletown Street Signs, Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Robert Belicose, Ronald Belicose, Sgt Richard Belicose, Stephanie Murray, Tom Garretson, Tony Fiore, Veterans, William Bouw | 1 Comment »
Middletown, NJ-Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger, PhD was honored last week by VFW Post 2179 for his ongoing and steadfast support of the military veterans of the Township.