Post 9503 and our Ladies Auxiliary
remembered those who paid the Ultimate Sacrafice
by conducting or participating in ceremonies throughout the state.
On Saturday, we participated in the Ceremony at Brig Gen Doyle Veterans Ceremony with Governor Corzine.
Lined up for the Veterans Parade
Post member Tracie Yeoman with the Adjutant General
The Parade steps off
The National Anthem
Governor Corzine and the Adjutant General accept the VFW wreath from State Commander Rich Bradshaw
Post Member Tracie Yeoman serves on the Governor's Commission on Women Veterans
A sea of flags at Brig Gen Doyle Cemetery
On Sunday we accompanied Mayor Varano and Council Woman Davis as we layed a wreath on the Barnegat Bay to honor those who gave their lives at sea.
Residents of Berkely Township gather on the beach to observe the ceremony
Marines from the 6th Motor Transport Battalion provided the colors
Wreath was layed honoring our Maritime Heroes
For the 10th year in a row, Bill Grochowicz and his daughter (along with Mayor Varano and Councilwoman Davis) were our hosts aboard their vessel Family Ties
After the ceremonies the Mayor and Councilwoman Davis greet the Marine Color Guard and Chaplain
On Memorial Day, itself, the Post and Auxiliary conducted ceremonies at the Dover Chapel Cemetery at the Post, in the towns of Pine Beach and Ocean Gate, and marched in the Toms River Parade.
Post 9503 Colors
Marching in the Toms River Parade
Toms River East Marching Band provides the cadence
Post Officers performing the ceremony at the Post
Post and community members gather to remember
Members of the Post and the Town Council listen to remarks by Mayor Varano
After the Ceremony
L to R
Councilwoman Davis, Councilman (and Post member) Nat Abbe, Councilman Carmen Amato, Commander Stan Kendrick, Mayor Jason Varano, Auxiliary President Kathy Marshall, Officer of the Day Tom McEnerney
Foreground :CubScout Angus Yeoman and Post Member Tracie Yeoman, Commander USN