Warren County NJ ceremony honors war veterans

Warren County ceremony honors war veterans
by Warren Reporter
Tuesday June 09, 2009, 12:08 PM

BELVIDERE-- They served from the beaches of Normandy to the jungles of Vietnam, from the skies over Italy to the waters of the Pacific Ocean, from the hills of Korea to the mountains of Afghanistan and the dusty towns of Iraq.

What they had in common was their bravery and their willingness to serve their country. Now, they also are linked by having received commendation for their service from their home county.

In all, 79 current or former Warren County residents were honored with the Warren County Distinguished Military Service Medal, presented by the Board of Chosen Freeholders May 30 during the county's seventh Veterans Recognition Ceremony.

"As far as I am concerned, Warren County will continue this annual tradition until every veteran of our great county is recognized publicly," Freeholder Director Richard D. Gardner wrote in a statement read during the ceremony. Gardner, who was unable to attend the ceremony, wrote, "Politicians come and go with all their varied ideologies, but members of the United States Military, past and present, stay true to the foundation of our Constitution, and that is that the United States of America must always remain a sovereign and independent democracy for all. I thank all the veterans and their families for their courage, commitment and sacrifice."
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Warren County ceremony honors war veterans