(above) A Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony was held at the Library including a wreath laying ceremony.
Fanwood Memorial Day 2020
This year the public was asked to respect social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and participate in Memorial Day observances by watching at home on Fanwood TV and on the Fanwood, NJ Facebook page. A Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony was held at the Library at 9 a.m. It included a wreath laying ceremony. At 3 p.m. residents were asked to join to pay tribute through a nation-wide moment of silence while the Fanwood and Scotch Plains churches tolled their bells in recognition of the sacrifice of all of our fallen heroes.
Memorial Day weekend activities included Hometown Hero Banners of current and veteran members of the military being hung on Martine and South Avenues.
There is a Gold Star tribute to the 14 Fanwoodians who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Twelve of these 14 soldiers have streets in Fanwood named in their honor. A Gold Star Tribute video, and a virtual concert with performances by Fanwood residents was played on Fanwood TV and can be found on Fanwood, NJ Facebook page. The Memorial Day Committee has developed a map for the Gold Star Tribute. The maptraces the route among all of the twelve streets in Fanwood that are named after fallen service members. Each street sign now has a gold star. The Committee also placed a placard with a history of the fallen at the base of the street sign.
Fanwood service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
William J. Brohm Second Lieutenant, US Army
Charles S. Burns III Captain, US Army
Eugene W. Hendricks Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force
Edward M. Klaniecki Specialist Four, US Army
Hugh MacLennan Warrant Officer Class II, Royal Canadian Airforce
Donald E. Vinton Petty Officer, Third Class, US Navy
John T. MacDermott Second Lieutenant, US Army
Theodore F. Ginder Private, US Army
Walter R. Stewart Staff Sergeant, US Armed Air Force
Edward Stagaard Sergeant, US Army
Ernst Ashworth Petty Officer, First Class, US Navy Reserve
Richard W. Gere Petty Officer, Third Class, US Navy
John J. Rau Second Lieutenant, US Army
Robert H. Wood Corporal, US Marine Corps
(above) Major Patrick Moore with Wife Michele, Mayor Mahr, and family, upon his surprise return from deployment earlier this year. A Fanwood police escort delivered the Major to School One for the emotional reunion. We are proud to have this military family call Fanwood home and salute Bronze Star medalist, Major Moore, for his continuing dedication to keeping America safe.
(above) Hometown Hero banner Major Patrick Moore
Photos by Fanwood Borough
