96th ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE BEVERLY CITY

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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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W. A. Cortright Jr.
American Legion - Post 115
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.
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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
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Carol And Jack
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Thank You for your
generous donation!!
Jonathan Motor Cars
4185 Route 130 S., Edgewater Park, NJ 08010
(609) 871-2700 www.jonathanmotorcars.com
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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In Memory of
Earl E. Rogers
Kenneth A. Rogers
The Rogers Family
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Assemblyman Troy Singleton
7th Legislative District
20000 Horizon Way, Suite 190
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Tel: (856) 234-2790
Fax: (856) 234-2957
[email protected]
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
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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
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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)
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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
Beverly, New Jersey 08010
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In memory of those who gave the last full measure for our Nation…
Hal & Cindy Robertson
Memorial Day 2015
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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!
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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
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Knights of Columbus
Resurrection Council
No. 3831
Beverly, NJ
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Learn and Live
Brain Aneurysm Foundation
www.bafound.org
Courtesy of Dennis P. Rogers
14 years later, still going strong
Ti amo, Kathleen
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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
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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!
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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
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Thank you to Memorial
Day Parade Patrons
and Band Supporters
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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2014 Memorial Day Parade
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