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woman who dedicated her life to animals. Going without so the animals had food. Debbie was a part of the horse world from birth. Debbie & her sister Laurie rode, competed, and showed. She was a part of 4H and contributed whenever possible. Debbie did it all pony parties, petting zoo, fairs, riding lessons and events. She was always there to help a horse in need. Debbie went even further by rescuing horses and ponies and then all farm animals. We are all broken hearted without her. We the volunteers will keep the farm going in her honor and memory using all she has taught us to care for them as she would have. Debbie loved seeing all the kids at the farm smiling and laughing with all her animals. We will cherish her memory and miss & love her always.

If you wish to donate to the farm vist: www.10lilacres.org

116 Texas Road, Old Bridge | 732.646.0698

On Monday May 29, 2023, Old Bridge Township will be hosting our Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade will kick off at 9am from Memorial Elementary school, the parade will proceed down Laurence Parkway toward the waterfront, cross over route 35 and loop around shoreland circle before ending at Memorial Park in front of the Laurence Harbor Fire Company, where refreshments will be served, and we will commence with our ceremony. We’re excited to announce that our Grand Marshall this year will be Corporal Armando Sasso, who served in the United States Army Infantry as a Medic in WWII, from 1943 to 1946. Armando has lived a very interesting life since those years oohh so long ago, in addition to being Grand Marshall Armando will be turning 100 years old this August. Memorial Day began on May 30, 1868 then called Decoration Day, as a way to honor those who died in the Civil War; and has become a day to honor all American veterans who gave their lives in sacrifice to our nation. Please come out to cel- ebrate Memorial Day with us, to honor all our veterans who came home and mourn those who did not while defending our nations flag. Today, we know all too well that Freedom is NOT and will never be free.

God bless all of those that paid with blood, PTSD, and in all too often with their very lives to keep and preserve the freedoms that are enjoyed by all of us today!

For questions on the parade of if you would like to participate in the parade, please email lvalsera@oldbridge.com or call 732-721-5600 ext 4999