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Ridgewood NJ, on September 29th at 4:30 pm, please join the Village of Ridgewood as American Legion Post 53 unveils and dedicates the Gold Star Families Monument at Memorial Park in Van Neste Square. This is a project that has been years in the making through the tireless efforts of Ridgewood’s American Legion Post 53. Let’s all be there to show our Gold Star Families how much their sacrifice means to us all.
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Ridgewood NJ, as Memorial Day approaches, members of the American Legion Family nationwide have observations planned, from traditional services at the post or a veterans memorial, or by performing gravesite honors.
Continue reading Ridgewood High School Students placed American Legion flags at the Gravesites of Veterans in Valleau Cemetery for Memorial Day
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Ridgewood NJ, we find ourselves in an era where manipulated images have become commonplace. Even prominent figures are sharing modified photographs online, contributing to a landscape where discerning truth from fiction can be challenging. Unfortunately, the use of edited images is not limited to social media posts; it also extends to attempts to misinform the Ridgewood Public.
Continue reading What Ever Happened to the Ridgewood Gold Star Families Monument?
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Ridgewood NJ, on Saturday November 11, 2023 American Legion Post 53 will conduct a service honoring all veterans who have served in our nations’ armed forces to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, the time of the signing of the Armistice ending WWI on November 11, 1914.
UPDATE: This event is cancelled due to the inclement weather
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Ridgewood NJ, the Gold Star Family Service, hosted by American Legion Post 53, is still scheduled for tonight at Memorial Park in Van Neste Square. A decision will be made to proceed dependent on weather by 5 pm today. Come recognize our fallen heroes and the families they left behind.
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file photo by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, Memorial Day Service – May 29, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. – Memorial Park at Van Neste Square– This service is sponsored by American Legion Post 53 – Please come and honor those who have served our country.
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Ridgewood Nj, boycotts threatened over the disrespectful treatment Gold Star Families and the American Legion Post #53 by the Village Council.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bravo, Ridgewood residents and local Veterans were out in force bashing the Village Council and particular two council members over their disgraceful behavior at the December 7th council meeting towards the proposed very generous gold star memorial donation by the American Legion Post 53. More than about time.
Continue reading American Legion Post 53 Gold Star Monument Dropped from the Village Council Agenda
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Ridgewood NJ,at the December 7th Village Public workshop two members of the Village Council continue to take issue with the Gold Star Monument donated by the American Legion Post 53. Apparently 2 council members Pamela Perron and Paul Vagianos either don’t like veterans or their judgement is clouded by their own agenda .
Continue reading American Legion Post 53 Reconsiders Gold Star Monument Donation to Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, on November 11th at 11:00 a.m. in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square , the American Legion Post 53 hosted a Veterans Day service.
Continue reading Ridgewood Veterans Day Service in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
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Ridgewood NJ, July 1, 2022, ahead of Independence Day, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held a ceremony to recognize the heroic service of local North Jersey veterans and honor them with Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins and long overdue replacement service medals.
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Ridgewood NJ, on May 31, 2021, the weather cleared and American Legion Post 53 conducted Memorial Day Services at Van Neste Memorial Park, Ridgewood NJ honoring those service men and women who made ultimate sacrifice in the service of our nations armed forces. The service was open to the public.
Continue reading 2021 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE VAN NESTE MEMORIAL PARK RIDGEWOOD
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Ridgewood NJ, Members of Project Interact at Ridgewood High School, joined American Legion Post 53, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and volunteers from all over Bergen County placed American flags at the graves of veterans at Valleau Cemetery in Ridgewood on May 8,2021. Bob Paoli, commander of American Legion Post 53 played Taps .
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Ridgewood NJ, Gold Star Mother’s Day will be celebrated by the American Legion Post # 53 at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square at dusk on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Please note this corrected date. Join us to celebrate the courageous mothers of those who protect us by volunteering to serve in our military.
Gold Star Mothers Day, will be celebrated at Van Neste Park Ridgewood and will be commemorated with the placing and display of luminaries in Van Neste Park beginning at 7 p.m. The event is open to all to attend.
