UPCOMING EVENTS…
November 20, 2014
11/20/2014 –The DEVILer’s Comedy & New Talent Night fundraiser for POW~MIA AWARENESS– 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Donation only $5.00 Call 856-498-0886 for tickets… www.thesouthjerseydeviler.com for show details…. this is a very funny PG-17. HEADLINER magician/ventriloquest “GEMINI” featured comic “Cpl. Kenneth Keniff from Kent County Kentucky” Location:Centerton Country Club TEN22 Bar & Grill, 1022 Almond Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ, 08318, north east.
November 21, 2014
11/21/2014 –Veterans Live Concert 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Rolling Thunder Ch. 5 New Jersey is sponsoring a LIVE concert event in Collingswood, NJ to benefit veterans in need. 100% of the proceeds will help those who have served and sacrificed for this country. $15 at the venue or $5 donation to watch the simulcast on the web! www.veteranslive.org Admission includes: 5 bands, Refreshments, Basket Auction, 50/50 raffle, and more! Canned food drive is also in operation, so please bring non-perishable food items if you can!Location:The Factory, 13 Fern Ave, Collingswood, NJ.
11/21/2014 –An Evening of Music and Memories with Billy Terrell– 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Come visit with Billy Terrell – musician, songwriter, comedian, composer, decorated Vietnam Veteran…for an evening of music, memories and joy!! Arrive early with reservations and enjoy a cash dinner at the Deerwood – 609 265 1800 For tickets go to www.afhhm.orgLocation:Deerwood Country Club, 845 Woodlane Rd, Westampton, NJ, 08060, Burlington County.
November 22, 2014
11/22/2014 –Welcome Home Christina Murray– Warriors Watch Posting – We have been asked by this hero’s family to give Christina the Welcome Home that she deserves, so that’s just what we’re going to do! In fact, this will be extra special, as this will be a Trifecta!! Christina will be arriving home with her boyfriend and another close friend who are also serving with her! Rally Point: 1468 Blackwood Clementon Rd(K-Mart parking lot), Clementon, NJ 08021. GPS 39.802294, -75.040619. Rally Time: 9:15 AM. KSU: Approximately 9:45 more info/updates http://www.warriorswatch.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=1146Location:Kmart Parking Lot, 1468 Blackwood Clementon Rd, Clementon, NJ.
11/22/2014 –Welcome Home Airman Jamie Flanagan USAF– Warriors Watch Posting – We received a request through our Centurion MC friends to welcome home Airman Jamie Flanagan from her tour in northern Afghanistan. We will go directly from the airport to a party being held in her honor at the Bridesburg Outboard Club. Rally: FB69, 82nd & Bartram Sts. Rally Time: 09:30 am KSU : 10:00 am For more information / updates go to http://www.warriorswatch.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=1192Location:Firebase 69, 82nd and Bartram Ave, Philadelphia, PA, Phila.
11/22/2014 –Mug & Hug Anthony Meraviglia– Warriors Watch Posting – We have been asked to honor Anthony J. Meraviglia. So lets rally our WWR NJ Family and show this hero what we do for all our heros past & present. Rally location: LZ168 – Staples Parking Lot, Black Horse Pike, Audubon Rally time: 1200 ksu: 1230 For more information / updates http://www.warriorswatch.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=1198Location:Staples Parking Lot, Black Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ.
11/22/2014 –Mug & Hug Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jamie Engleman– Warriors Watch Posting – We have been asked to Welcome Home, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jamie Engleman ..Petty Officer Jamie Engleman has been in the United States Navy for 6 years and is returning home from a 9 month deployment on board the George H. W. Bush where her duties were in Meteorology. Rally-Franklin Twp. Public Library, 1584 Coles Mill Road, Franklinville NJ. Rally Time-1515 (3:15pm) K.S.U.-1555 (3:55pm). More info and updates http://www.warriorswatch.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=1153Location:Franklin Twp. Public Library, 1584 Coles Mill Rd, Franklinville, NJ.
November 23, 2014
11/23/2014 –Welcome Home Lance Cpl Scott Camma– Warriors Watch Posting – Welcome Home for Lance Corporal Scott L. Camma USMC – he just completed his deployment aboard the USS Bataan that included assignment to the US embassy in Iraq He is assigned to the 2nd infantry Rally Location – K-Mart/Pathmark Parking Lot 5005 Edgemont Ave.(RT. 352) Brookhaven Pa. 19015 Rally Time – 1320 (1:20 PM) KSU – 1350 (1:50PM) For more information / updates go to http://www.warriorswatch.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=1157Location:K-Mart/Pathmark Parking Lot, 5005 Edgemont Ave.(RT. 352), Brookhaven, PA.
November 24, 2014
11/24/2014 –Welcome Home Escort Marine Staff Sgt. Eduardo Torres – Warriors Watch Posting – We have been asked by the proud sister of Marine staff sgt. Eduardo Torres to welcome home her brother WWR style. But there will be a twist to this one. Once we surprise our hero at his sisters home, we will then escort him to surprise his mother at a local school in which she is employed. Mom has no idea her son is home for Thanksgiving. So lets show this family how honored we are to be part of this home coming. RALLY LOCATION: BURGER KING 102 Juliustown Rd. Browns Mills NJ. 08015 GPS: 39.972349,-74.586135 RALLY TIME: 0900 KSU: 0925 to arrive at heros home by 0930 More information / updates http://www.warriorswatch.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=1193Location:BURGER KING, 102 Juliustown Rd, Browns Mills, NJ.
11/24/2014 –Mural Dedication for P/O Daniel Faulkner– On Monday 11-24-14 at 11:00am a mural of P/O Daniel Faulkner will be dedicated at the 6th police district at 11th and Winter streets. Daniel Faulkner was murdered by Mumia Abu-jamal on December 9, 1981Location:6th police district, 11th and Winter streets, Philadelphia, PA.
11/24/2014 –Widows Stand Strong – FOP Survivors Fund – Irish Pub– 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Guest Bartending Event. Join Maureen Faulkner and the families of our fallen heroes and raise a glass to their loved ones. Special Guest WIPs Joe Conklin, Phillies Broadcaster Gregg Murphy. Proceeds beneft FOP Survivors Fund. 5pm-8pm at Irish Pub, 2007 Walnut St, Phila, PA. $10 donation at door. Drink specials, raffle prizes and moreLocation:Irish Pub, 20th & Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA.
November 26, 2014
11/26/2014 –Bowling Night – Come out and support our military– Barbs Harley Davidson will be hosting a bowling party from 2-5pm at Westbrook Lanes in Brooklawn for homeless veterans and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst troops. Please stop by and say hello!Location:Westbrook Bowling Lane, ., Brooklawn, NJ.
11/26/2014 –Benefit for Billy – FOP Lodge 5 – Phila– 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Benefit for Billy – SN William Stratton III joined the Navy in May 2013 and is stationed in San Diego, CA at Camp Pendleton. On Sept 13, 2014, Billy was in a tragic motorcycle accidetn in which he received serious head trauma. Being from Phila, the Navy was kind enough to send his mother (Carole Stratton – Phila Police Officer) and his sister to be there with him. Billy has a long road ahead of him. Help us help his mother to be able to be with her son during this time. Tickets $30. Food, Draft Beer, Soda, DJ,. Wednesday, November 26th at FOP 5. Tickets call Joanne Kitz at 215-520-5542 or John Lawless at 267-273-8984Location:FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd, Northeast Philadelphia, PA.
11/26/2014 –Mug & Hug Edward Francis Jurkofsky– Warriors Watch Posting -WW2 Edward Francis Jurkofsky. Our hero will aslo be celebrating his 92nd Birthday on this day 11/26. As per his grandson his grandfather always said how he never got a birthday party since its the sametime as thanksgiving. So lets show this true american hero how it is to celabrate a birthday WWR Style. Rally location: wawa 629 Chews Landing rd. Lindenwold NJ. 08021 GPS: 39.812404,-75.017218 Rally time: 1830 ksu: 1855 to arrive at our heros home around 1900 For more information / updates http://www.warriorswatch.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=1195Location:Wawa, 629 Chews Landing rd, Lindenwold, NJ.
November 27, 2014
11/27/2014 –Thanksgiving for the Troops – Motorcycle/Flag Line – Greeters– Annual Thanksgiving for the Troops on the Battleship NJ. Help us honor Active Duty Military and their families aboard our nations most decorated battleship, Battleship New Jersey, as they arrive for a traditional full course Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Parking – Lot 2 (FREE PARKING), which is diagonal from the Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, NJ. FLAG LINE on the Pier – Please join us in providing a Flag/Greeting Line on the Pier at the Battleship NJ – be there by 9:50am. Bring flags and posters to show your support. All volunteer greeters will enjoy refreshments and entertainment by the Original Trilby String Band. MOTORCYCLE LINE on the Pier – For motorcyclists, please join in providing a motorcycle line/flag line on the pier. 3 meeting places to choose from. Rally point: Staples across from Barbs HD Black Horse Pike Shopping center, Audubon NJ. Rally time: 0830. KSU 0900: OR Rally point: American Legion, 1532 Martin Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ Rally time: 0830. KSU:0845 (will have coffee,etc at Legion rally) —–OR Meet in Parking Lot 2, which is diagonal from Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden at 0915. We will proceed, as a group, to the Pier at approx…Location:Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton St., Camden, NJ, 08103.
November 29, 2014
11/29/2014 –Mug & Hug USAF Staff Sgt John DeYoung– Warriors Watch Posting USAF Staff Sgt. John DeYoung welcome home. Rally Location: Willowdale Swim club Ticonderoga lane Cherry Hill nj 08003 GPS:39.878555,-74.97753 Rally Time: 1315 ksu: 1355 to arrive loudly at our heros home by 1400 For more information / updates go to http://www.warriorswatch.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=1194Location:Willowdale Swim Club, Ticonderoga lane, Cherry Hill, NJ.
11/29/2014 –Phila Police & Fire Pipe & Drum Band Fundraiser– Annual Fundraiser. Saturday, Nov 29th 7pm -1ppm. $35 per person. Includes Domestic Bottle beer, well drinks, wine, soda, gourmet buffet, coffe/tea, assorted desserts. Music by Phila Police and Fire Pipes and Drums and DJ. Dress; Upscale Casual. Kilts optional. Contact Tim Coyle 215 915-8008, Anthony Rusa 267-971-2386Location:FOP Lodge #5, 11630 Caroline Road, Philadelphia, PA.
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December 6, 2014
12/06/2014 –7th Annual Cpt Greg Dalessio 5K Run/Walk & Flag Line– In June 2008, Greg gave his life serving his country during combat operations in Salman Pak, Iraq. If interested in participating in the 5K Run/Walk, go to http://lmsports.com to register or email timothy.j.pagano@gmail.com with questions. If interested in participating in the Motorcycle/Flag Line, Rally point: Shopping Center Parking Lot Kings Highway and Chapel Ave. Cherry Hill NJ Rally Time: 0715 KSU: 0740
12/06/2014 –Breakfast with Santa on Battleship NJ– Breakfast with Santa on the Battleship! For an unforgettabe holiday treat, come have breakfast with Santa aboard the Battleship NJ at 9am. Package includes breakfast served from teh chow line, photo with Santa, prizes and a self-guided tour of the ship. Seating is limited. $24 adult, $18 for children 12 and under and $10 per person for military families.Call 856-966-1652 ext 107 for more info and reservationsLocation:Battleship of NJ, 100 Clinton St, Camden, NJ.
12/06/2014 –Wreaths of Remembrance – Glouc County Veterans Memorial Cemetery– You are invited to join us in honoring the memory of the 2100 veterans and family members who are interred at the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Monroe Township on Saturday, December 6, 2014. Families of the interred veterans are invited to a private gathering and wreath laying at 9:00AM. Volunteers will gather at 9:45AM and individual grave ceremonies and wreath laying will follow after the memorial ceremony. The memorial ceremony will start promptly at 10:00AM. Wreaths with ribbons can be purchased at $6.00 each. To purchase wreaths: Go to http://pfpfoundation.givezooks.com/campaigns/wreaths-of-remembrance-2014 and click “Donate” to purchase wreaths with a credit card or PayPal. You can also send a check made payable to: “People for People” [Please write “Wreaths” in the memo line] Mail to: PO Box 256, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 All donations must be received by December 1, 2014. All money donated to the “Wreaths of Remembrance” will go directly to the program. This is not a fundraiser for any organization or group. For more information call Paul and Bernadette Blackstock at 856-694-1355. To register yourself or your group to volunteer call Janis at 856-579-7561.Location:Gloucester County Vets. Cemetery, 240 Tuckahoe Rd, Williamstown, NJ.
12/06/2014 –Annual 9-Ball Tournament – Wounded Warrior Project – Trevose, PA– 2nd Annual 9-Ball Charity tournament to benefit the Wounded Warrior association.- Entry fee: $35.00, preregistration required.- Field limited to first 64 paid entries- Event Played on 7 foot bar box tables.- Double Elimintation- Race to 5 on winners side / 4 on losers side- No Handicaps, even races- TAP Rules: Winner breaks-loser racks, 9 counts on break, must mark pocket for 9 ball.- Calcutta (player auction) will be held.- This will be a 1 day event. This will be a great event to support a great charity. Baskets and raffles throughout the day, 50/50 drawings and more. Please contact Rob Gorski 267-317-6909, Michael Turtle Callanan 267-229-3495 or Jeremy Stacy 215-694-3683 to register. Entries can be paid in cash, check or via paypal.Location:Fuscos The Spot, 4432 Bristol Rd Suite 6, Trevose, PA.
12/06/2014 –11th Annual Toy Run – POW/MIA MC– Benefitting the Children of Saint John of God School. Rain or Shine. Meet at the Blackwood VFW Post, 405 Washington Ave., Blackwood, NJ. We will leave at 11am sharp. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy. Please no stuffed toys or animals.Location:VFW Blackwood, 405 Washington Ave, Blackwood, NJ.
12/06/2014 –AMVETS Post 101 Ladies Auxiliary Shrimp Fry– 4:00 pm – Take out available. Shrimp, Fries and Cole Slaw $6.00 Add a taste of mushrooms $1.00 Basket of mushrooms $3.00 IF YOU CAN, Please bring a new, unwrapped toy or game for the kids’ Christmas party (ages 10 & under)Location:AmVets Post 101, 519 June Road, Delair, NJ, 08110.
December 10, 2014
12/10/2014 –Laying of Wreaths – BG Doyle Cemetery– Through the generous donation of the American Legion Brick Memorial Post 348, NJMission of Honor will be able to provide Holiday Wreaths for the veterans interred by NJMOH at BG William C Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery. This is our fourth year and the Pemberton High School JROTC, along with NJMOH members will assist in laying wreaths. Date: Wednesday, December 10th.Weather permitting Time: 10:30 am Arrive at the rear entrance of the Cemetery, on Jacobstown/Arneytown Road; Keep to one side of the road as there will be funerals scheduled that day. All vehicles will proceed as a group to area of the Cemetery to lay wreaths. If you are able to attend, please call 732-232-3286.Location:Brig. General Doyle Cemtery, ., Arneytown, NJ.
12/10/2014 –Homeless Veterans Fundraiser – Bar-Lys Philadelphia– 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – 2nd Annual Barly’s Homeless Veteran Fundraiser on December 10, 2014 to benefit 10 local organizations that serve homeless veterans. 6pm – 8pm. $20 donation. Complimentary Food, Happy Hour Speicals, Silent Auction and 50/50. The organizations this will benefit include Brady House, Peoples Emergency Center, Impact Services, Broad Street Ministry, The Veterans Group, Safe Haven, Buchman Meadows, Veterans Multi-Service Center, Fresh Start, JBJ House Location:Bar-Ly’s Restaurant & Bar, 101 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA.
December 12, 2014
12/12/2014 –Italian Night – Amer Legion Totowa– Italian Night with a Tricky Tray – Squadron 227 American Legion Post 227, Totowa NJ December 12, 2014 at 6:00pm $15 p/per, menu includes Family Style Salad, Ziti, Meatballs & Dessert. Also a Tricky Tray (Donations welcome). All proceeds go to Veterans Home North “New Bus Fund”. For tickets either call Post 227 at 973-595-9658Location:American Legion Post 227, ., Totowa, NJ.
December 18, 2014
12/18/2014 –Valley Brook Christmas Dinner – Amer Leg Somerville– – December 18th 4 to 6 will be the Valley Brook Community Christmas dinner. Valley Brook is the home for former homeless veterans and houses some 70 Vets. Pam Cohen is in charge of the meal planning and we will need desserts and ovens to heat the food along with transportation. If you would like to volunteer and or donate, please contact Jon at nj.post12.alr@gmail.com
December 20, 2014
12/20/2014 –Lyons VA Xmas Party – Adopt a Vet – DONATIONS needed by Dec 5– December 20th 2 to 4pm is the Christmas Party and a visit by Santa for the Lyons VA Hospital Community Living Center(Nursing Home). The Christmas dinner will be catered, and the food will be suitable for all of the residents, many are on mechanical diets, so we are careful to provide the nutritious but flavorful meals for their enjoyment. We will need help with desserts and if you want to donate money or clothing, we will need them before December 5th. For more info contact Jon at nj.post12.alr@gmail.com
12/20/2014 –Homeless Veteran Shelter Holiday Visit– Join us for a visit to Home for the Brave (veterans homeless shelter) as we deliver holiday packages, goodies and Lauren Gentry will be singing holiday cheer. If interested in going, meet at the American Legion (1532 Martin Ave., Cherry Hill) at 11:30am. We will depart at 12noon to go to Home for the Brave (Camden, NJ)Location:American Legion Post 372, 1532 Martin Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002.
12/20/2014 –Beef & Beer Fundraiser – Halle Lewun Trust Fund– 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm at VFW Post 2445, 914 E. Main St., Maple Shade, NJ. Includes beer, soda, food and fun. $25/per person. Purchase tickets at door. Halle Lewun is the daughter of Henry Lewun, who passed away last month. Halle’s mother, Wendy also passed away 3 years ago.Location:VFW 2445, 914 Main St, Maple Shade, NJ.
12/20/2014 –Welcome Home Nicholas J. Montgomery-Warriors Watch Posting – The family of Nicholas Joseph Montgomery (Nick) has asked us to help welcome him home from a 9 month deployment overseas. RALLY POINT: First Rest Stop Area on 295 North (after Delaware Memorial Bridge) Hero is driving in from Virginia with his wife and dog. RALLY TIME: 7:00 pm They will arriving at the REST AREA APPROXIMATELY 7:30PM More information / updates http://www.warriorswatch.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=1162
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