Sunday, November 11, 2012
No matter the calendar date, it is a day of remembrance and thanks.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Sunday is officially Veterans Day, a time to recognize and honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Have you thanked the veterans you know? This year, since Veterans Day falls on a weekend, it will be officially commemorated Monday, Nov. 12. The Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed "November 11" as the first remembrance of the end of the Great War: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the …
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round ,as well as on Veterans Day.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
A number of local 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 in Woburn and the area. Two important notes: Free food: Store discounts: Free activities:
Friday, November 9, 2012
The Veterans Day Observance will be Sunday at the Senior Center
East Brunswick will hold its Veterans Day Observance on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. in the East Brunswick Senior Center. Leading the 45 minute program will be Mayor David Stahl. Taking part in the program, John O’Keefe will play the bagpipes; John Marmion, Chaplain of VFW Post No. 133 will deliver the Invocation and play TAPS; Rabbi Aryeh Goodman of the East Brunswick Chabad will deliver the Benediction; Tom Coohill, Commander of VFW Post No. 133 will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Wreath Bearers will be Ira Roth of the JWV Post No. 311, Irwin Steinlight and Paul Deutsch of the Vietnam Veterans of America, and John Chunco of AMVETS Post No. 34; The East Brunswick Community Chorus will lead in song and Boy Scout Troop No. 223 will assist …
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Monday, November 14, 2011
East Brunswick took time to thanks Veterans for their service, Friday, during a ceremony at Veterans Park.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
East Brunswick held its annual Veterans Day ceremonies Friday. The event included a wreath laying, dedication of memorial pavers and guest speaker Randi Cairns of Home Front Hearts. Following the ceremony, there was a patriotic sing-along, trivia contests and door prizes. Festivities continued at the Senior Center. The event was hosted by East Brunswick and the East Brunswick Veterans Alliance, AmVets Post No. 34, Jewish War Veterans Post No. 311, VFW Post No. 133, Vietnam Veterans of America, and the American Merchant Marines. The event wa sponsored by the Recreation and Parks and Human Relations Department.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
There is a full slate of Veterans Day ceremonies and activities beginning at 6 p.m. tonight.
East Brunswick Township will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremonies tonight at Veterans Park in the Municipal Complex at 6 p.m. for a wreath laying, dedication of memorial pavers and guest speaker Randi Cairns of Home Front Hearts. Later, there will be a patriotic sing-along, trivia contests, door prizes. The ceremony will be accompanied by bagpiper William Lupinacci Jr., the James Paige Detachment No. 1127 Marine Corps League, the East Brunswick Community Chorus and Boy Scout Troop No. 223. The event is hosted by East Brunswick and the East Brunswick Veterans Alliance, AmVets Post No. 34, Jewish War Veterans Post No. 311, VFW Post No. 133, Vietnam Veterans of America, and the American Merchant Marines. The event is sponsored by the …
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WWII Veteran Carl DeAngelis never received seven medals for his service in the military. Today, his daughter, an East Brunswick resident, will accept them during a ceremony in New York. Watch it on WPIX 11 at 8:40 a.m.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
To the Editor: On this Veterans Day, we extend our thanks as a grateful nation to the men and women who have defended our freedom. Each of the 22 million American veterans has a unique and extraordinary story. Today, I’d like to share one story about a remarkable veteran in our community. Carl DeAngelis joined the Army in September of 1942, at the height of the Second World War. His training was a time of great sorrow: his mother died shortly after his enlistment, and Carl’s service prevented him from attending his funeral. Yet it was also a time of surprising joys. One day, unexpectedly, a fellow soldier pulled a photo of his sister from his wallet and showed it to Carl. “I’m going to marry her,” Carl announced – and sure enough, …
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Upload a photo or video of your 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 were a Marine aboard Camp Pendleton or a soldier in Germany, 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 clicking the “Submit Your Photos” button above the main image and we will feature it on Veterans Day. Make sure to add…
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