Deptford Township Celebrated Memorial day at Oak Valley Elementary School on Sunday, May 26 with the Buddy Powell Memorial Ceremony, Deptford Township Parade and afternoon barbecue.
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Pictured celebrating the afternoon were councilman Phil Schocklin, Frank Seder, councilman Joe Scott, deputy mayor Tom Hufnell, mayor Paul Medany, Capt. Dan Edwards, councilman Wayne Love and councilman Ken Barnshaw. (ELDON GRAHAM/The Sun)
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Members of Deptford Township stood for the singing of the national anthem, sung by Julia Quinones. Pictured from left were members of the township council and veterans: councilman Wayne Love, deputy mayor Tom Hufnell, councilman Phil Schocklin, councilman Joe Scott, mayor Paul Medany, Otto Gollon and Jim McHugh, Chairman of the Deptford Township Veterans Park Committee. (ELDON GRAHAM/The Sun)
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Otto Gollon, representing the VFW in Mantua Township, laying a wreath at the Buddy Pal Memorial at Oak Valley Elementary School. (ELDON GRAHAM/The Sun)
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Susan David-Kryszczak, representing the Deptford Township Veterans Park Committee, laid the wreath and saluted those who have passed away in the service of their country. (ELDON GRAHAM/The Sun)
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Guest speaker Capt. Dan Edwards was served in the United States Army and is a highly decorated combat veteran. He spoke about what it means to serve the United States and the families of those who served should also be recognized for their service because it takes a toll on them as well. (ELDON GRAHAM/The Sun)
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Nashville recording artist, Sherry Lynn lent her voice for the parade ceremony and afternoon BBQ as she sang the national anthem and “God Bless America” for the Memorial Day celebration. (ELDON GRAHAM/The Sun)
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The Deptford Township Council laid the wreath at the afternoon service. Pictured representing the council were councilman Phil Schocklin, councilman Joe Scott, mayor Paul Medany, councilman Ken Barnshaw and councilman Wayne Love. (ELDON GRAHAM/The Sun)
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Pictured from left mounted New Jersey State Police officers, Sgt. Christine Shallcross and Sgt. William Donahue, take a stroll down College Boulevard during the parade. (ELDON GRAHAM/The Sun)
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Deptford Township Council Members marching during the parade. (ELDON GRAHAM/The Sun)
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Deptford High School NJROTC showing their pride while marching during the Deptford Parade. (ELDON GRAHAM/The Sun)