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Veterans Day

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Killed Kinnelon Soldier to be Honored at Boro's Memorial Day Parade

Kinnelon will host parade on Memorial Day and honor those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan on Veterans Day.

Kinnelon Councilman Dan O'Dougherty announced preliminary plans at Thursday evening's council meeting for this year's festivities for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. "On Memorial Day this year, we are going to have the 'Field of Freedom,' which is going to be flags that are going to be posted with an eight-foot post and a five-foot flag in a roll like they do at Arlington Cemetery," he said. O'Dougherty said that the "Field of Freedom" will take place in front of the municipal building. As part of the program, residents have the opportunity to purchase a full-sized flag for $35 to honor a veteran in memoriam. The flags will be placed on the circle in front of the municipal building. Proceeds from the "Field of Freedom" fundraiser will …

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L.

12:40 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Your "updated" article is completely different from the first one. The inaccurate facts and bad info left a bad impression of the Kinnelon Council, glad to see this update, it makes a lot more sense.   more ›

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Veterans Saluted in Bloomingdale Ceremony

Annual event at Sloan Park pays tribute to those who have served.

Members of the VFW joined Mayor Jon Dunleavy to honor veterans Sunday at Sloan Park in Bloomingdale.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Local Deals For Veterans

Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round ,as well as on Veterans Day.

A number of businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials: Two important notes: Food: Store discounts: Free activities:

vee

1:17 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012

ITS A SAD DAY WHEN SOME LOCAL B.O.E .DON'T HONOR VETERAN'S DAY. ARE THEY PART OF THE GOVERNMENT?   more ›

Friday, November 11, 2011

Show Us Your Heroes for Veterans Day

Upload a photo or video of you or a loved-one to be featured on Veterans Day.

Did you or a loved one serve our country? If so, there have got to be some good photos and videos to show it. So, dig through that old shoebox; find that file folder or scroll way down on your profile pictures—they’re bound to be somewhere. Are you a tough sergeant major? Surely, someone in basic training took your picture looking stunning with standard-issue glasses. Whether you served at Picatinny or halfway across the globe, Patch wants to see your photos and videos, as well as hear your story.  Is there a photo showing you serving the veteran community?  We want to see that too. Simply upload your photos by clicking the “Submit Your Photos” button above the main image and we will feature it now through Veterans Day.  Make sure to add a…

Charles Springer

8:49 pm on Saturday, November 12, 2011

On behalf of all of the emergency service workers in this town we thank our veterans for your sacrifice and dedication to the freedom and liberty of this country. Because of you we sleep safe at night under the blanket of freedom. You have our thanks now and forever. May those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom find eternal peace and may the families who have lost find solace in knowing…   more ›

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