Greater Morristown will mark Veterans Day with medals, clothing drive, talk by vet advocate Michael Boll

 

Veterans Day services are scheduled in Morristown and Morris Township over the next week, and the Auxiliary VFW Auxiliary of Post 3401 in Morris Plains is collecting clothing and other items for the Lyons VA Medical Center.

Greater Morristown ceremonies will commence on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, with the awarding of medals to 13 servicemen and women by the Morris County Commissioners, at their 7 pm meeting.

Seating is limited; the public is invited to arrive by 6:30 pm to the fifth floor of the Morris County Administration & Records Building, at 10 Court St., Morristown.

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On Veterans Day — Monday, Nov. 11, 2024— ceremonies are scheduled for 10 am at the Morris Township Municipal Building on Woodland Ave., and at 11 am on the Morristown Green.

The guest speaker will be Michael Boll, a Marine Corps veteran of Operation Desert Storm and founder of the NJ Veterans Network, a nonprofit that helps veterans in need.

The former Union Township policeman also helped establish the Uniformed Heroes Project, a support effort providing PTSD- and suicide prevention resources.

President Biden selected Boll as a Community in Action Liaison: Building a Better America team member last year.

Morristown also plans to roll out its Mo-Town Heroes program. On Veterans Day last year, Morris Township inaugurated its heroes program, with banners honoring 44 veterans, living and deceased.

Below is the program for Monday’s events. You also can download it here.

Below are details about the county’s award ceremony, including recipient names.  Continue reading for details about the clothing drive.

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From the Morris County Commissioners:

Morris County 2024 Annual Veterans Ceremony Set for Nov. 6

Public Invited to Honor 13 Veterans
Receiving Morris County Distinguished Service Medals

The Board of County Commissioners invites all to attend the 2024 Annual Morris County Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to honor 13 local veterans who will receive Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals.

This event will celebrate the service and sacrifices of these veterans, recognizing their dedication to our country and their ongoing contributions to our communities as we approach Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Among those honored are veterans who served as far back as World War II.

The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room on the fifth floor of the Morris County Administration & Records Building located at 10 Court St. in Morristown. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 6:30 p.m. to secure seating. A livestream of the event will also be available via the Morris County Government Facebook page and on the county’s website.

The following veterans will receive Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals:

• Dennis W. Becker II – U.S. Air Force, Mount Olive
• Stephen Dilluvio – U.S. Navy, Morris Plains
• Charles E. Fegley III – U.S. Navy, Randolph Township
• Luke K. Lyons (posthumous) – U.S. Marine Corps, Randolph Township
• Sean P. Mulholland (posthumous) – U.S. Army, Montville
• Derek J. Oates – U.S. Army, Florham Park
• Ricardo J. Perez – U.S. Army, Morris Plains
• Alan J. Sallie – U.S. Navy, Madison Borough
• Samuel Scotto (posthumous) – U.S. Marine Corps, Randolph Township
• Gordon Lee Snyder – U.S. Army, Denville
• Carmen Turrisi – U.S. Army, East Hanover
• Robert M. Walton – U.S. Navy, Rockaway Township
• Rhonda L. Washer – U.S. Army, Morristown

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From VFW Auxiliary Post 3401:

As Veterans Day, Nov. 11th, approaches, the VFW Auxiliary Post 3401 is again collecting donations for the benefit of our Veterans at the Lyons VA Medical Center, 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, NJ 07939-5001.

*All donations need to be on site by Friday, Nov. 15th

Drop off your donations: Inside the Rear foyer of the VFW Post 3401, at 45 Tabor Road (Route 53) in Morris Plains NJ 07950

*REAR Foyer door is open ONLY between 12 Noon to 5pm* Please, Do Not leave donations outside!

 Our Veterans appreciate:  (ALL donations must be NEW and sealed)

Personal care items

Toiletries (for men and women- body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, shampoo, combs)

Feminine hygiene products

New clothing items, socks and underwear

Undergarments (for men and women, t shirts, tank tops, diabetic socks, men boxers)

** All sizes- from small to 4XL **

Season/Weather appropriate clothing for men and women to include: Pajamas, shirts, pants shorts, sweat pants, sweat shirts.

Shoes and sneakers (with and without velcro)- Men sizes 8- 14, Women sizes 7- 12

Work boots– Men sizes 8– 14, Women sizes 7- 12

Books, puzzles, games, and art supplies

Art supplies: Adult coloring books, crayons, markers, color pencils, word puzzles & crossword puzzles

Kitchen supplies: Can coffee and coffee filters

Lap robes and blankets

Cleaning supplies

Delivery of your generous donations to our Veterans will be scheduled for late November. We are very grateful for your support and donations.