Esposito Jr., Rossi’s executive assistant, served as the master of ceremonies. The solemn service featured a presentation of the colors by the West Haven Police Honor Guard, and Louis P. It is essential that we recognize the valor of our brave servicemen and -women who prevented tyranny.” “As time passes, events, such as the horrific attack on Pearl Harbor, seem to drift into the historic domain. “The men and women who lived during this tumultuous time would become known as the greatest generation,” Rossi said. Soderman, who received the Medal of Honor after distinguishing himself in December 1944 while defending an important road junction near Rocherath, Belgium. “This event would launch the neutral United States into action during World War II,” said Rossi, speaking in front of a black granite memorial in honor of World War II Army Pfc. Navy base at Pearl Harbor, killing 2,335 service members and 68 civilians. Hawaii Standard Time, a swarm of 360 Japanese warplanes descended on the island of Oahu and bombed the U.S. 7, 2021 - The city and the West Haven Veterans Council commemorated Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park on Tuesday.īefore a gathering of veterans, city officials and residents, Rossi delivered poignant remarks honoring the American patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice 80 years ago during Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. * This information was provided by Pete Clark.Pearl Harbor remembered at solemn Bradley Point tribute Then, it was announced that the North Brunswick Historical Society created a Pearl Harbor Memories Project.Ī wreath was placed in front of the monument surrounded by 80 American flags to commemorate the 80th anniversary, with a closing of the ringing of the Naval bell and “Taps” played by Frank Whaler, a World War II veteran.Īfter the ceremony, it was announced that artifacts are being collected by the North Brunswick Historical Society to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor, including the program from the 2021 ceremony, that would be placed in a time capsule that will be buried outside the perimeter of the memorial to be opened on the 90th anniversary. Navy Robert Porter of the Middlesex County Veterans Advisory Council Joseph Guchek, District 8 commander of the VFW, Department of New Jersey members of the North Brunswick Police Department who are veterans and Sebastian Rizzo, member of the Madison-Old Bridge Township Historical Society, who read a letter from a 9-year-old at the time of the attack that described vivid memories of that day and how the country united to win the war. 7 be remembered by all North Brunswick residents with the phrase ”Remember Pearl Harbor,“ which was followed by introductions of special guests Jim Kletz of the U.S. Army Reserve veteran and Councilman Bob Davis read a proclamation from the mayor and Township Council that Dec. Mark Zielinski represented the North Brunswick Township School District with the Pledge of Allegiance, remarking that North Brunswick Township High School held a moment of silence to remember the 2,403 heroes who lost their lives that day.
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