“…You’ve never lived until you’ve almost died. For those who fought for it, life has a flavor the protected will never know.” Anonymous Vietnam Veteran
Voorhees Township is proud to honor those who fought for our freedom with the addition of more veterans to our Veterans Wall of Honor. The ceremony will be held on Monday, Oct. 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a program in the Macy’s Court on the lower level of the Voorhees Town Center. The Wall of Honor is located in Town Hall and will be viewed immediately following the program.
We are proud of the men and women who wore the uniform of the United States Military. It is fitting that these brave men and women be honored on a Veterans Wall because they stood on the “Wall of Freedom” to risk their lives for our great grandparents, grandparents, parents and generations to follow.
This year, 37 veterans will be added to the Wall, bringing the total to 333. We expect the Wall of Honor to be a lasting tribute that will grow annually. Below is a list of the new veterans to be honored on the Wall. This year’s additions include notable names such as Douglass Wells, former Mayor of Voorhees and Air Force Pilot who served during the Vietnam Conflict, and the four Connors brothers, Martin, Edward, Philip and David, all of whom fought in WWII.
We are proud to honor and add the following veterans to the Voorhees Veterans Wall of Honor:
Donald William Albertson, USAF
Ferriol C. Apistar, USN
Gerson Cohen, USA
David W. Connors, USA
Edward P. Connors, USA
Martin J. Connors, USN
Philip J. Connors, Sr., USN
Donald Alfred Cretiz, USA
Rosalio C. De Castro, USN
Joseph Anthony D’Ottavi, USA
Frank M. Dutton, USA
Charles Ralph France, USAF
Charles Edward Fulton, III, USMC
Kenneth W. Gonter, USN
Quincy C. Hobbs, Jr. USA
James A. Husted, USN
Ben Klein, USA
Joseph Klein, USN
Walter L. Kline, USMC
Jacob D. Kohl, USN
Christopher C. Lacquitara, USN
Robert Lewis, USMC
Eugene V. Loielo, USA
Richard L. Mann, USMC
Richard J. Martin, USN
James T. Mc Veigh, USA
William L. Murray, USA
Nicholas T. Muzekari Jr. USA
Margarita N. Palenzuela, USA
John J. Rafferty, USCG
Richard L. Romanelli, USAF
Michael W. Schofield, Jr., USN
Carl C. Snuder, Jr., USA
Samuel D. Stagliano, USA
Elmer Q. Verrinder, USA
George A. Waters, Jr., USA
Douglass Wells, USAF
** On Friday, Oct. 21, the Voorhees Town Center will again host Thriller Night starting at 7 p.m. along the Boulevard. Enjoy “Spirit Hours” with specials at the bars of Iron Hill Brewery, Rodizio Grill and Catelli Duo. At 7 p.m., watch The Nightmare Before Christmas on a 20 ft. outdoor movie screen. Immediately following the movie there will be a live re-enactment of Thriller performed by Today’s Dance Center.
** The Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation will hold its 14th Annual Birthday Bash on Friday, Oct. 28 from 6:30 p.m. until midnight at Lucien’s Manor in Berlin. The foundation furnishes Teen Lounges in hospitals to enhance the quality of life for teens with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Tickets are $130. For more information, call (856) 784–0615 or visit info@arvf.org.
**The Ashley Paul Memorial Foundation will be hosting the second Annual Halloween Costume 5K “Run for Your Life” on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Eastern Regional High School. Check in starts at 8 a.m. and the Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 and registration ends Oct. 27 at 10 p.m. Ashley was a caring, vibrant young woman who was very involved in our community, coaching field hockey at Voorhees Middle School and in the Voorhees Girls Lacrosse Program. On June 29, 2012, Ashley passed away at the tender age of 20 after being involved in an ATV accident. The foundation carries on Ashley’s spirit by fostering volunteerism and involvement in the Voorhees Community. For more information, email memoryofashleypaul@aol.com.
** Voorhees Township’s Annual Halloween Festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This year for the first time the event will be held at The Voorhees Town Center. Take an old-fashioned hayride or pick a pumpkin from the Voorhees Business Association’s Pumpkin Patch. Candy and refreshments will be plentiful. Activities will include a Halloween Costume Parade, pumpkin painting and decorating, balloon artists, a Halloween themed magic show and face painting. The Voorhees Township Police Department will be providing Halloween safety tips and conducting a Kids’ I.D. card registration. For more information, visit www.voorheesnj.com or call 856–882-SHOW.
