by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township
TOMS RIVER – The Veterans Commission has confirmed that the Ocean County Veterans Day Parade is a go for tomorrow, Friday, November 11th.
The parade begins at 9:45 a.m. at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street (Route 166) and then east onto Washington Street. The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups, first responders, local high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars.
After the parade, there will be a ceremony held outside Toms River’s Town Hall at 33 Washington Street. The post-parade ceremony will feature speakers and honored guests, a rifle salute, and the placing of the wreath on the Veteran’s monument.
Mayor Maurice B. Hill stated, “On Veterans Day we honor all those men and women who chose to dedicate their lives to a cause greater than themselves- the defense of our great Nation and our precious freedoms. While military service is often temporary, one is a veteran FOREVER! The sacrifice of service to the country often shaped the future of those who serve. Courage, Honor and Commitment are not merely “buzz words” but a code that is forever part of a veteran’s DNA. To all who have served, we honor and salute you for personal sacrifices for the freedoms we are fortunate to enjoy in this great country we all call AMERICA.”
Please plan to join us in demonstrating our support and never-ending appreciation of our military veterans, active military and their families