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100 Year-Old Purple Heart Recipient is July 4 Grand Marshall

Oradell Celebrates War Hero

Oradell was thrilled to celebrate long-time resident Herand Kafafian as this year's Grand Marshall of the July 4th parade. Kafafian, 100, is a WWII veteran who earned the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained.

He currently works as a volunteer at Holy Name Medical Center several times a week.

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