HOWELL – Many residents, officials, first responders, and more gathered at Soldier Memorial Park to commemorate Memorial Day.
However, a few days before the annual service and parade kicked-off, local police personnel took part in “Honor Day” at Eagle Oaks Golf Club.
Howell Township Police said that Honor Day was established to recognize our Armed Forces members with a day of golf and a dinner afterward. The event allows kids to learn about law enforcement equipment close up as well as military equipment, all while raising money.
This year, funds went towards Tunnel to Towers, which supports our Nation’s heroes who have made the extraordinary sacrifice in the line of duty. The event raised a record-breaking total of $410,000, Eagle Oaks Golf Club said.
High School and Middle School kids were invited to attend the event and learn about some of the responsibilities and functions the military members perform.
Howell Police Officers Ptl. Bush, Lt. Revilak, Ptl. McBride, Sgt. Hochhauser and Ptl. Higgins attended Honor Day and spent some time with Howell students, showing them some of the equipment that the department uses.
Additionally, U.S. military was represented with helicopters, equipment and a parachute team that had a special “drop in.”
On Memorial Day, the Township held a service gathered at Soldier Memorial Park. The day was marked by the Howell Township Police Honor Guard, who made the presentation of arms. The Police Honor Guard as well as the Motor Officers were also present at the 50th Annual Farmingdale Memorial Day Parade.
The Honor Guard Officers are Ptl. Nate Headd (Army), Ptl. Dan Scherbinski, Lt. Jack Headley (Marines), Ptl. Maureen McBride, and Cpl. Rob Ortenzi. The Motor Officers were Ptl. Mike Silvani and Ptl. John Wooley.
Also present at the parade were various Howell Township volunteer Fire and EMS personnel and the Howell Rebels Marching Band.
