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Essex County To Hold Wreath Event In Advance Of Memorial Day
Essex County officials will hold a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate Memorial Day 2021.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County officials plan to hold a wreath laying ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to commemorate Memorial Day 2021.
Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. will be among those present at the public event, which takes place at noon on Tuesday, May 25 at the park, which is located on West Market Street in Newark.
According to a news release from county officials:
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“Opened in September 2009, the 2.7-acre park and the Essex County Armed Forces Memorial are dedicated to the men and women who served as members in the U.S. military. It has become a tranquil place for veterans to find solace and a constant reminder about the great contributions they have made to our country.”
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