Our Heroes Remembered Memorial Service

On Saturday, August 11 Our Heroes Remembered Memorial Service will be held for Gold Star Families. The reason for this Memorial Service is to honor every New Jersey Service Member who was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, to assure the Gold Star Families that the ultimate sacrifice of their loved one will never be forgotten, to assure the Gold Star Families that we know they (the families) have also paid an enormous price.

As of this date, there have been 168 New Jersey Service Members killed.  The immediate families of these Heroes will be invited. Speakers will be Capt. David Harrison of Naval Weapons Station Earl, Congressman Jon Runyan and Vice-Commander Eugene O’Grady of the American Legion, Department of New Jersey.

During this Service, all Soldiers’ names will be read in conjunction with a PowerPoint presentation of their picture and the lighting of a candle. The Ocean County Vocational Chorus will sing, accompanied by the Powerhouse Big Band Orchestra.  The Shamrocks and Thistle Pipes and Drums will also be in attendance. Light refreshments will be served after the Service.