Chandler, AZ. – On October 15th, 2012, USMC Vietnam Veteran, William Queale and the son of deceased Vietnam veteran, Russell Farver, were presented with a piece of the past – from nearly a half a century ago. Back in 1993, … Continue reading →
Shortly before the death of retired Lt Col Botelho in 2011, Sue Quinn-Morris, Director of Research for the *POW/MIA Awareness Committee of NJ received a collection of dog tags, one of which belonged to Lt Col Botelho. Back in 1993, … Continue reading →
Marilyn Buckman now has a piece of her husband’s past. The dog tag he wore in Vietnam. James T. Buckman was born March 16, 1950 in Kentucky. He went on to serve in Vietnam from 1970 – 1972. After returning, … Continue reading →
February 2015 – Sue Quinn-Morris located USMC Veteran T. D. Hobart in Iowa City, IA. Thomas D. Hobart was born January 1, 1947 in Lake City, Iowa. He served in the USMC from 1969-1971. His bio includes; Undergraduate Degree from … Continue reading →
In December 2012, Jack Hutchings, a prominent businessman in Florida, had been traveling on his yacht in the Solomonian Islands. There, the villagers gave him some American WWII dog tags they had found. He brought them home in hopes of … Continue reading →
Last year, Cherry Hill Legion Riders, Ron & Carol Colucci, headed down to Texas for Ron’s Tanker Reunion. A mission before returning home to NJ was to hand off some dog tags to Rodney Mayhew of the Legion Riders in … Continue reading →
July 1, 2016 – Patriot Connections/Sue Quinn-Morris was asked by Ed “Tug” Devine in finding the veteran some dog tags belonged to. He indicated the dog tags were found in a car, in or near Vineland, NJ, probably in the … Continue reading →
It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing of Edward Dubeck on July 2, 2016. He was a WWII Silver Star Recipient. Born on October 16, 1920, he enlisted in the USMC on August 24, 1942. “A” Company, … Continue reading →
Florida – On June 29, 2016, Gregg Hodge received something he probably never thought he would get – his deceased brothers dog tag. Over 20 years ago, the dog tag of Vietnam Army Veteran Junior Hodge was brought back from … Continue reading →
The widow of USMC Vietnam Veteran Raymond D. Spalding has been located in Louisville, KY and plans are underway to return his dog tag to his widow, Teresa Spalding. More details to follow. SPALDING, RAYMOND D. , 56, of Louisville, … Continue reading →
CINDY STANSBURY, Staff Writer | Posted: Sunday, June 5, 2016 9:30 pm How a WWI veteran’s tombstone ended up in Somers Point from Pa. CINDY STANSBURY, Staff Writer | Posted: Sunday, June 5, 2016 9:30 pm World War I Veteran … Continue reading →
The names of two career noncommissioned officers, who became ill in Vietnam and later died in military hospitals, will be unveiled in a special ceremony at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial (PVVM) on Monday, May 30 at 12:30 p.m. Master … Continue reading →
The Wall That Heals is coming to East Brandywine Hopewell United Methodist Church (UMC) and East Brandywine Township will play host this summer to The Wall That Heals, a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Part of a national … Continue reading →
Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation Announces Major Robert Dyer, USMC (Ret.), Founder and Former CEO of RuckPack Inc. as the recipient of the Charles “Hondo” Ruch Semper Fidelis Award to be presented at the 22nd Annual Gala on June 11th 2016 … Continue reading →
As posted by NJ Family, here are some Memorial Day Parades/Ceremonies in NJ Bergen County Mahwah May 30,10 am, mahwahtwp.org A collection of community groups march from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Island Rd. to Veterans Memorial Park … Continue reading →
The Bergen County American Legion (BCAL) projected to replace 3 old and outdated buses at the Paramus Veteran’s home. For this project, $216,321 was raised, and was approved at the BCAL Oct. 22, 2013 meeting and kicked off. The first … Continue reading →
The American Veterans Organization offers National Scholarships for Veterans, Active Duty, and Reserves members. The AMVETS also awards scholarships to children/grandchildren of Veterans, Active Duty, Guard/ Reserves who are currently high school seniors. This scholarship must be used for full- … Continue reading →
In order to bring greater awareness to the issue of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the U.S. Senate designated June 27th as National PTSD Awareness Day. In addition, June has been designated as PTSD Awareness Month by the National Center for … Continue reading →
Thousands of visitors are expected in this Middlesex County borough for the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall — a four-day exhibit run by the American Veterans Traveling Tribute. The exhibit opens Thursday. Photo courtesy of American Veterans Traveling Tribute. Festivities … Continue reading →
On Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 12:00PM, in City Hall, Conversation Hall Floor two, Mayors Reception Area, Mayor Jim Kenney has asked me to host on his behalf a first ever lunch for VETERANS. This day is an invitation and opportunity … Continue reading →
