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New Jersey Gold Star Family Monument Planned In 2014 at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel

By Bob English

NJ Goldstar FamilyPlans are well underway to build a monument that will be located on the property of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel, which will honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one in defense of the United States.  The project is being spearheaded by the New Jersey Run For The Fallen.  Hopes are to have the New Jersey Gold Star Family Monument in place and dedicated by the middle of 2014.

The monument will serve as a place of reflection and remembrance for all but especially for those whose loved one made the ultimate sacrifice for their county.  Gold Star parents Ken and Helen Gurbisz of Eatontown are co-chairing the committee to develop a design, fund and build the monument.  Mr. Gurbisz noted that “We are getting very close to a final design which we hope to unveil at the Gold Star Mothers holiday luncheon on the 7th of December.” .

Ken and Helen be reached via e-mail at [email protected]   Donations to complete the project are needed and can be made by mailing a check to:

The New Jersey Gold Star Family Monument Foundation, Inc.

PO Box 104

Holmdel, NJ 07733

Click on this link to make a donation via PayPAL (PayPal account not required.)

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Posted: November 23rd, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Public Service Announcement, Veterans | Tags: , , | Comments Off on New Jersey Gold Star Family Monument Planned In 2014 at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel

Red Bank Elks Honoring Patriots Throughout September

Americanism and patriotism are cornerstones of the Elks organization. And in September the Red Bank Elks Lodge #233 invites our community to 3 events that support and share in those commitments.

 

Fundraiser for the NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Museum

NJVietnamMemorialThe Red Bank Lodge, in conjunction with other area Elks lodges, will be having a family-friendly fundraiser on Saturday, September 21st, to support the very moving and educational NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Museum in Holmdel.

 

The memorial and museum recognize and pay tribute to the courage and sacrifices of the NJ Vietnam veterans. From the marble wall surrounding the memorial that includes the 1,562 names of the NJ servicemen who did not make it home, to the US War Dog memorial, there is much to see that honors our heroes.

 

There will be tours of the memorial and museum, speakers, food, and 3 local live bands playing, Shore Blue, Soul Mojo, and Danny White. 

 

The Elks Fundraiser will be at the Memorial’s parking lot from 12-6pm, with the last guided tour around 4pm. There is a requested $20 donation for adults—children and teenagers are free. So bring the family, take a tour, listen to some music, and most importantly, thank and support the veterans!

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Posted: September 16th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Community Announcements, Press Release | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Red Bank Elks Honoring Patriots Throughout September