96th ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE BEVERLY CITY
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96th ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE BEVERLY CITY
96th ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE BEVERLY CITY EDGEWATER PARK TOWNSHIP W.A. CORTRIGHT, JR. POST # 115 AMERICAN LEGION MAY 25, 2015 Parade Route and Wreath Ceremonies There will be a Memorial Service At Dunks Ferry On Sunday May 24th at 12:00 Noon The parade will start at 1 PM on Monday, May 25th at Cooper & Green Street in Edgewater Park 4 96th Memorial Day Parade Participants Grand Marshall Madeline Nixon Moyer, United Sates Air Force Slade Valentine American Legion Post 336 Color Guard Thomas R. Campbell, Jr. US Navy, Retired Wayne G. Frederick, TSgt United States Air Force (retired) Reverend Fred Pray, St. Stephens Church, Pastor Donshae Joyner, My Father's House Ministry, Members of the Clergy Burlington City High School JROTC Military – USMC, USAF, USCG American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 115 John Loftus – USAF Retired, River Rat Col. John Watts, Jr. Mickey Finn Detachment 333 Assemblyman Troy Singleton Freeholder Amy Belgard Freeholder Joanne Schwartz Mayor Randy Miller, Beverly City Mayor Michael Trainor, Edgewater Park Jersey Yahoos – Burlington’s own 23rd Inf. Regiment Riverside String Band Daisy Girl Scout Troop 20728 Boys Scouts of America Troop #24 Tangled WEBBB Girl Scouts Venturing Crew #82 Willingboro Nam Knights, DelVal Chapter Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #2550 Beverly United Methodist Church Beverly Presbyterian Church Antique Tractors – The Beverly Bee Woman’s Club of Edgewater Park Burlington City High School Blue Devils Marching Band Edgewater Park Athletic Association Beverly Youth Sports Association Team Torres Martial Arts Willingboro High School Marching Band 1 No Name Cars Club Beverly Emergency Squad Endeavor Emergency Squad Delanco Emergency Squad Beverly Fire Dept. and the 2nd Street Irish Society Bagpipe Band A grateful Thank You to the Beverly Fire Dept. for their donation of the 2nd Street Irish Society Bagpipe Band Burlington Township Fire Dept. Burlington City Fire Dept. Delanco Fire Dept. 2 DUNKS FERRY DELAWARE RIVER MEMORIAL WREATH CEREMONY The gift of flowers at a memorial site is a ritual that occurs around the world. The floral tributes bespeak both the beauty and the brevity of life and evoke memories of our loved ones. Please join Beverly City Mayor, Randy Miller, along with the Beverly City Council, Mayor Mike Trainor, Edgewater Park Township along with Edgewater Park Township Committee as we salute, honor, praise and extol the valor & courage of our Revolutionary Soldiers at Rest. The Dunks Ferry Wreath Laying Ceremony honors General George Washington's Continental Navy. The U.S. Navy recognizes, October 13, 1775, as the date of the official establishment of the Navy. It was on that date that the Continental Congress at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed a Resolution creating General George Washington's Continental Navy. HONORING GEORGE WASHINGTON’S CONTINENTAL NAVY AND REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS AT REST 12 NOON SUNDAY May 24TH 2015 3 America’s White Table Ceremony Presented By John Loftus, USAF Retired, Red River Rat 12 Noon• SUNDAY• MAY 24TH •2015 Dunks Ferry Historic Riverfront Park• Beverly •NJ A little-known tradition to the outside civilian world, “the white table” originated during the time of the Vietnam War as a symbol for and remembrance to service members held prisoner of war or missing in action. Solitary and solemn, it is the table where no one will ever sit. It was just a little white table…. To show one soldier’s lonely battle against many. We cover it with a white cloth to honor a soldier’s Pure heart when he answers his country’s call to duty. We place a lemon slice and grains of salt on a plate. To show a captive soldier’s bitter fate and the tears of families Waiting for loved ones to return. We push an empty chair to the table For the missing soldiers who are not here. We lay a black napkin for the sorrow of captivity, And turn over a glass for the meal that won’t be eaten. We place a white candle for peace and finally, a red rose In a vase tied with a red ribbon for the hope that All our missing will return someday. It was just a little white table…. Adapted from the Margot Theis Raven’s book…America’s White Table The Original Table was set by the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association or “The River Rats” to remember those who did not return. A toast of water to those who have not returned… YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN SO LONG AS THERE IS ONE LEFT IN WHOM YOUR MEMORY REMAINS. 4 Beverly City, Edgewater Park Township 96th Annual Memorial Day Parade 2015 Grand Marshall Madeline Nixon Moyer, United States Air Force Madeline Nixon Moyer wanted to go into the air force ever since she was in fifth grade, in Delanco Schools. It was her dream. Madeline even put that in her senior year book Riverside HS when she graduated in 1964. That is what she intended to do - to serve her country. She joined the Air Force in January 15, 1965, two weeks after her 19th birthday. They had 6 weeks of basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio Texas. After Madeline graduated from basic training she was assigned to the 494th bombardment wing SAC (Strategic Air Command) unit at Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls Texas on an ATC base (Air Training Command Base). Air Training is where you go to learn to be an air controller or aircraft maintenance or a medic etc. Madeline was one of three WAF's assigned to the bomb wing. She was under the commander’s administrative services, and did a variety of duties such as maintain Air Force Manuals and Regulations, mail, and messages. She was there one year and the Bomb Wing deactivated to Pease AFB in New Hampshire. There were no WAF at Pease so she was sent to 22 Bomb Wing SAC March AFB California. Madeline was in the Base Commanders Administrative Services, and was the special orders clerk, (typed up orders for sending airman to go to other bases or temporary orders and discharge orders). She was also involved in an organization they started on base called CHAP (Children have a potential) for special children. They would have events with movie stars - Bob Hope at a golf outing and James Drury (The Virginian) at a rodeo, to help raise money for the kids. Madeline made Sargent (E-4) while at March AFB. 5 After two years at March AFB, she got an overseas assignment to Hickam AFB Hawaii, and she was assigned to 548 Reconnaissance Tactical Squadron, PADAF (Pacific Air Defense Analysis Facility) in administrative intelligence. Madeline had to read all the highly classified messages and distribute them to the right offices that were in their vault (they worked in a big vault with a combination to get in.) The messages were analyzed and the course of action was taken for the air war in Viet Nam. Madeline loved serving her country - the greatest country in the world. We thank Madeline Nixon Moyer for her dedicated service to our country and to her community. We are pleased that she has agreed to be the 2015 Grand Marshall of the 96th Annual Memorial Day Parade. 6 DEAR BEVERLY CITY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS As always, the nation pauses on this special day of remembrance to honor those men and women who have fought and died in our Nation's service. It is a day, to reflect and to honor those who sacrificed their lives to protect and ensure our freedom. Freedom has never been free, and daily our military families pay the price in blood to preserve our liberty; so we honor our fallen heroes and thank their families for their contribution to the preservation of our Nation. So we pray, this day, for the safety of the men and women serving in today's Armed Forces. As Mayor of the City of Beverly, I invite all Beverly residents, and those from other communities who are with us today, to join citizens Across America in a "National Moment of Remembrance" at exactly 3:00 p.m. today. As we reach out to family, friends and loved ones on this Memorial Day, May 25, 2015, we congratulate Madeline Nixon Moyer, this year’s Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshall. We thank her for her service to her country, her courage and for being an outstanding American Patriot. . I would also like to thank Paula Teixeira, a member of our Memorial Day Parade Committee, who has spent hours compiling this beautiful Memorial Day Parade Commemorative Book, To all of our residents and visitors "thank you" for sharing this Memorial Day with us as we salute, honor, praise and extol the valor and courage of our Soldiers at Rest! Randy H. Miller, Mayor City of Beverly 7 THE COMMON COUNCIL of the CITY OF BEVERLY MAYOR Randy H. Miller COUNCIL MEMBERS Robert H. Bancroft - Council President Lawrence F. Carlbon Robert E. Lowden, Jr. Robert D. Thibault Mark A. Schwedes Richard A. Wolbert - City Administrator/ Public Safety Director Donna F. Snyder, RMC/CMR/CPM - Municipal Clerk/Registrar REMEMBERING AND HONORING OUR VETERANS WITH GRATITUDE 8 Remembering Our Fallen Memorial Day is a day for our country to take time to remember those who have served our nation in times of war, conflict and peace. It is imperative that we especially remember and give thanks to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we, the people of America, can enjoy the liberties we sometimes take for granted. For many, Memorial Day is about cookouts, parades and the unofficial beginning of summer. For those families who have lost their beloved to the services that were so unselfishly performed, it is a day of mourning and remembrance. The commitment of the fallen service men and women must never be forgotten, it is because of them and those that served before them that America is the great country it is. Our nation was founded on a commitment to Democracy and thus was a nation born out of war. No land on earth affords the freedom and liberties that are provided to our citizens and without the service men and woman who stand watch night and day this could not be possible. It is important to remember our heroes that gave their lives for us; however I would be remiss in not thanking those currently serving our country and the families that sacrifice their lives to allow their loved ones to protect us. The parents that raise children as single parents, the children who live with a parent in danger, the mother and father hoping they never get the dreaded call, the brothers, sisters, friends and everyone connected to our soldiers, their sacrifice is just as real as our brave service men and women. 9 I would like to personally thank the fallen, the missing, the active soldiers and their families and friends for their service and the protection that they provide. It is only because of the men and women who have worn their uniform to defend our nation that we are here today and you are all heroes for providing the blanket of security under which we all rest. Next time you see someone wearing their uniform or a hat showing that they served, take a second to thank them for their service, not just today but every day. They appreciate it and quite frankly it is the least anyone who has not served can do. On behalf of the members of the Edgewater Park Township Committee, I would like to thank all that have served, currently serve and their families and friends. I would also like to thank everyone that helped make today possible. Thank you and have a safe holiday. Mayor Michael Trainor Edgewater Park Township 10 CELEBRATE AND HONOR OUR VETERANS WHOSE LOYALTY AND PATRIOTISM KEEP OUR COUNTRY FREE THANK YOU!! FROM THE TOWNSHIP OF EDGEWATER PARK MAYOR MIKE TRAINOR DEPUTY MAYOR BILL BELGARD COMMITTEEWOMAN LAUREN KREMPER COMMITTEEMAN JOHN MCELWEE COMMITTEEWOMAN BARBARA PERKINS CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR LINDA DOUGHERTY CHIEF OF POLICE GENE DI FILIPPO PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT AUBREY PAINTER AND THE ENTIRE EDGEWATER PARK STAFF 11 W. A. Cortright Jr. American Legion Auxiliary - Unit 115 700 Melbourne Avenue Beverly, NJ 08010 American Legion Auxiliary - Unit 115 Dale Thompson, President Michelle Schuck, Vice President Stella Boltz, Secretary Maryellen Knudsen, Treasurer Selma Buczek, Chaplain Service to God, our country, its veterans, and their families 12 W. A. Cortright Jr. American Legion - Post 115 700 Melbourne Avenue Beverly, NJ 08010 American Legion, Post 115 SERVING OUR VETERANS Since 1919 Edward M. Gitto, Commander Stanley F. Boltz, Vice Commander William P. Yannarella, Jr. Vice Commander Mark Schwedes, Finance Officer Marcus Fenimore, Service Officer Winston L. Chafin, Adjutant Memorial Day…is to honor the memory of our fallen warriors who have given everything for their country. 13 RIVERFRONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Remembers our Local Viet Nam Veterans Beverly Udo Hannigan KIA Robert "Bob" Notigan James Patrick Power Pat Donahue Larry Washington John Estelow Duane Estelow Reese Taylor Gennaro "Woody" Centinaro Robert "Butch" Centinaro Pat Orfe Jim Kelly Larry Williams Frederick Jones Anthony Portella US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army Marines US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Navy US Army Delanco William "Bill" Tieman KIA Gary Allen Boche KIA US Army US Army Edgewater Park James J. Carr Harvey Van Sciver Bill West Ron West Robert "Butch" Mourey E. Budd Marter III US Army US Army Marines Marines US Navy Riverfront Historical Society Preserving the Proud Histories of Beverly, Delanco and Edgewater Park The Riverfront Historical Society collects Beverly, Delanco and Edgewater Park items for their collection. . PO Box 172 Beverly, New Jersey 08010 609-835-4438 or 609-387-1079 A 501-(C) 3 Non Profit Organization Look for us on Facebook-under RiverfrontHS 14 Carol And Jack 15 Thank You for your generous donation!! Jonathan Motor Cars 4185 Route 130 S., Edgewater Park, NJ 08010 (609) 871-2700 www.jonathanmotorcars.com 16 17 In Flanders Fields written by John McCrae in 1915: In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. In 1922, the Veterans of Foreign Wars became the first veterans' organization to sell poppies nationally for Memorial Day. Two years later their "Buddy" poppy program began selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. ۻۻۻۻۻۻۻۻۻۻۻۻۻ In loving memory of Stephen T. Kelly, Jim and Helen Zigenfus Kelly, James Kelly, Jr., Darby Grace Worrell, Eleanor and Ralph Russell With love from Barbara Kelly and family 18 To the Men and Women that made the Ultimate Sacrifice THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM With Gratitude and Love, The Members of Edgewater Park Elks Lodge #2550 In Memory of our Departed Members 19 ASSEMBLYMAN HERB CONAWAY, M.D. Proud supporter of the 96th Annual City of Beverly & Edgewater Park Twp Memorial Day Parade Paid for by EFO Conaway for Assembly 907 Morgan Avenue, Palmyra, NJ 08065 20 21 22 In Memory of Earl E. Rogers Kenneth A. Rogers The Rogers Family 23 Assemblyman Troy Singleton 7th Legislative District 20000 Horizon Way, Suite 190 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Tel: (856) 234-2790 Fax: (856) 234-2957 AsmSingleton@njleg.org www.TroySingleton.com 96rd Annual Beverly/Edgewater Park Memorial Day Parade May 25th, 2015 “Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom. They will never be forgotten” Paid for by EFO Troy Singleton for Assembly | 907 Morgan Ave Palmyra, NJ 08065 24 They spilled their blood, Gave their lives, For Our Freedom For that we remember them For that we thank them. God bless their souls God Bless America Bob Thibault 25 Two Great Locations!!! Edgewater Park Pennsauken 4303 Route 130 S 2545 45th St. & Route 130 S 609-877-5610 856-488-4578 All you can eat Snow Crabs Every Thursday night at 5pm $27.99 per person (18% service charge) Eat in only (no coupons) 26 27 BEVERLY EMERGENCY SQUAD In Remembrance of Kenny Rogers Charter Member & Lifetime friend Proudly Serving Beverly Since 1947 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 911 OFFICE: (609) 386-7304 703 Melbourne Avenue Beverly, New Jersey 08010 28 In memory of those who gave the last full measure for our Nation… Hal & Cindy Robertson Memorial Day 2015 29 Joseph Gitto Electrical Contractor 1324 Bridgeboro Rd. Edgewater Park, NJ 08010 (609) 877-6140 Formerly John Gitto Inc. Service Worth the While and with a Smile! 30 Celebrate Life at Our New Location Sweeney Funeral Home is proud to introduce our newest location on Cooper Street in Beverly. The address may be new, but our services maintain the same level of care you have come to expect with our location in Riverside. Please feel free to stop by and say hello, or call us and we can help you plan a service your family and friends will remember forever. Please visit our website www.SweeneyFH.com or call (609) 387-0098. 478 Cooper Street, Beverly NJ 08010 Patrick Daley Manager NJ Lic #4171 31 Knights of Columbus Resurrection Council No. 3831 Beverly, NJ 32 Learn and Live Brain Aneurysm Foundation www.bafound.org Courtesy of Dennis P. Rogers 14 years later, still going strong Ti amo, Kathleen 33 Page FUNERAL HOME 302 East Union Street Phone 609-386-3700 Burlington, NJ 08016 Fax: 609-386-8283 Proudly Serving our Community Since 1949 Funeral Directors William T Slimm, Jr. Mgr NJ Lic. No. 4218 Brian Horne, NJ Lic. No. 4258 Michael J. Drahuschak, NJ Lic. No. 4599 www.pagefuneralhome.com 34 Rita’s Water Ice Willingboro 4364J Route 130 North Town Center, Between Levitt and Van Sciver Willingboro, NJ 08046 609-200-1423 www.ritasfranchises.com/Willingboro Check out our Bright, Sunny, AIR CONDITIONED Lobby EVERYDAY QUART SPECIAL: Buy 2 Quarts, Get 1 Free! 35 EDGEWATER PARK SEWERAGE AUTHORITY 1123 COOPER STREET EDGEWATER PARK, NJ 08010 OFFICE: (609) 877-1411 FAX: (609) 835-6676 EMERGENCIES: (609) 267-8300 KEVIN JOHNSON ~ CHAIRMAN JAMES HALL ~ VICE CHAIRMAN JOHN ALEXANDER ~ BOARD MEMBER LESTER HOLLEY ~ BOARD MEMBER GERALDINE WING ~ BOARD MEMBER 36 Thank you to Memorial Day Parade Patrons and Band Supporters 37 39 40 41 42 43 R EMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVE AND SACRIFICE FOR OUR FREEDOM HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO THE CITY OF BEVERLY & THE TOWNSHIP OF EDGEWATER PARK ENGINEERS PLANNERS SURVEYORS REMEDIATION PROFESSIONALS 525 Fellowship Road tel. (856) 235-7170 Suite 300 Mount Laurel www.erinj.com 44 New Jersey 08054 fax (856) 273-9239 Best Wishes for Health and Happiness to All Our Troops Here or Away Try to Keep Safe Imhoff Home Furnishings Burlington, NJ 08016 45 Endeavor Emergency Squad "Home of the Silver Fleet" 1309 Rancocas Road Burlington New Jersey 609-386-8899 Providing basic life support and emergency ambulance transport to the communities of: Edgewater Park Township Burlington Township Burlington City 46 47 A Special thank you to all the Beverly-Edgewater Park Memorial Day Parade Committee Members for all the hard work and support to make this a great parade! 49 2014 Memorial Day Parade 50 2014 Memorial Day Parade 51 2014 Memorial Day Parade 52 2014 Memorial Day Parade 53 2014 Memorial Day Parade 54 55 56