May 31, 2021 at 11:47 PM
BERNARDS TWP., NJ The Liberty Corner Fire Company coordinated Monday morning s return of Bernards Township s Memorial Day ceremony by combining an in-person gathering by the Liberty Corner green and a livestream on the fire company s website that was still available for viewing afterward.
The township s usual full-fledged Memorial Day parade was still put on hold for 2021 because of lingering concerns about COVID-19. Nevetheless, a few dozen people gathered on an overcast Monday morning to pause on the holiday weekend to honor those who have given their lives in defense of our nation, as Mayor Janice Fields said to both live and online attendees.
Readers are being asked to send Pershore veteran Harold Wilson a birthday card as he celebrates his centenary on February 9. British Legion volunteers are championing ‘a hundred cards for Harold’s 100th’ to ensure that, despite lockdown, the former tank driver will be given the attention he deserves. “Such a long and lucky life merits some special cheer from his community,” said Pershore Legion chairman Simon Dudfield. Born near West Lutton in the Yorkshire Wolds to Emily and Tindall, a shepherd, it was a modest upbringing for Harold and his siblings. Tindall earned just 30 shillings (£1.50) for seven days’ work a week. With four other children, plus a foster son, Tindall was unable to afford grammar school fees so Harold left school at 14 to work on the farm.