Neptune Township American Legion to Honor Fallen Heroes with Memorial Flag Placement

NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ — The American Legion Family of Post 346 is set to honor deceased veterans by placing flags on their graves on Saturday, May 11, beginning at 9 am.

Approximately 1,800 flags will be placed across six area cemeteries, commemorating nearly 1,200 veterans in anticipation of Memorial Day.

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Over the years, this tradition has grown to include an increasing number of volunteers, ranging from Post Family members to local students and community volunteers.

This annual event will take place in Glendola and St. Anne Cemeteries on Belmar Blvd in Glendola, Wall Township and will extend to Hamilton and St. George Greek Cemeteries in Neptune.

Neptune Township Deputy Mayor Robert Lane expressed his admiration for Post 346's recognition and honoring of local veterans.

“My family has a long history in Neptune. I have had a lot of family members and close friends who served our country faithfully and proudly. I believe when and where possible we should be honoring our veterans,” Deputy Mayor Lane said, adding, “The sacrifices that they made for our country should be noted and thanked. That’s why as the deputy mayor this year again we wanted to continue with our Hometown Hero Banner Program to honor those veterans here in Neptune.”

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In addition to the flag placements, American Legion Post 346 at 21 Gully Road will host a remembrance event on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, at 9 am.

Neptune Township will then host a parade and service in Shark River Hills beginning at 9 a.m. along South Riverside Drive.

The annual Neptune Township parade, jointly sponsored by American Legion Posts 266 and 346 and VFW Post 1333, will step off at Town Hall, 25 Neptune Blvd at 10 a.m.

The public is warmly invited to join in honoring those who have served.

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