BELLEVILLE, NJ — Belleville always looks to Veterans Day as a time to recognize those men and women from its tight-knit community who have selflessly served our country. This year, the community took extra time to remember the sacrifice and service of Michael Donnelly, a Vietnam War veteran who died Aug. 7. Friends, family members […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The city of East Orange honored the sacrifices and courage of its veterans during its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, recognizing two special honorees: East Orange Fire Capt. Stanley E. White, who was bestowed the Stanley E. Costley Award for the Highest Ranking City Veteran, and Mayor’s Office of […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Tuesday, Nov. 9, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners held its 2021 Veterans Day celebration via Zoom. The ceremony, which returned after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, honored the patriotism and sacrifice of the men and women who have served the United States, and recognized specific veterans of […]
NEWARK, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. hosted the 12th annual Essex County Veterans Day Observance in Veterans Memorial Park in Newark on Tuesday, Nov. 9. During the ceremony, DiVincenzo presented Essex County Community Star Awards to nine Essex County employees who have served or continue to serve in the U.S. Armed […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — It was an exciting Veterans Day morning on Nov. 11 as a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter landed on Conforti Field at West Orange High School. A team of National Guardsmen arrived with the helicopter, brought in from Lakehurst as part of the Air Force Jr. ROTC training program. After disembarking, […]
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Youth Symphony will present the concert “An American Salute: Honoring Our Veterans” on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton. Appearing under the batons of Simon Lipskar, and artistic director and principal conductor Helen H. Cha-Pyo, respectively, the NJYS Youth Orchestra […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Registration is open for the annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk, a race that is dedicated to the men and women of Belleville who have served in the U.S. military. The race, which will start at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, caps a full day of events created to honor these brave […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Leff & Link Dentistry at Valley Arts Dental in West Orange will serve the veteran community on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The dentists will be providing everything from exams, fillings, cleanings and extractions — all free of charge to veterans. For more information or to book […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Since 2009, a banner has been on display outside Nutley Town Hall honoring Nutley’s active-duty military residents. The banner is updated twice a year, for Memorial Day and Veterans Day, to reflect any changes in rank and/or status for those members listed, as well as to add names of any newly enlisted […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently held its 2019 Veterans Celebration at the Hall of Records, honoring the patriotism and sacrifice of the men and women who have served the United States, and recognizing specific veterans of Essex County for their service. The Freeholders presented the honorees with framed commendations, […]