William J. Duffy of Brick Township VFW Post No. 8867 has made it his personal mission to research and compile brief biographies honoring local fallen heroes i
Ride along with LaPorte Police Specialist Justin Dyer as he patrols the streets of LaPorte.
âWhen youâre tapped to serve your country, you become property of the U.S. government,â said American Legion 1st District Commander Dan Mills. âYou become a thing. Youâre expendable.â
âToday is a reflection upon those who came before us,â he said. Because of them, âfreedom and liberty are ours to share with the next generation.â
Mayor David Uran stressed the meaning of the holiday. âMemorial Day is a time to reconnect with its history and core values,â he said. âReflection is part of learning and thinking.â