Candlelight Vigil In Barnegat Planned For Resident Daniel Forrest On Thursday Night

The Barnegat Jr. Bengals will hold a candlelight vigil for Dan Forrest tonight at 8:15 p.m. on their football field on Lower Shore Road directly after practice.

Dan Forrest died in an accident on the Garden State Parkway last Friday. There will be a donation bucket at tonight's event for Dan's son Dean. The funds will be placed into a trust fund account for Dean.

"Candles will be available while supplies last, you are more than welcome to bring your own," a Barnegat Pride Facebook post states. "Those who wish to say a few words, are more than welcome to do so also."

Below is Dan Forrest's obituary.

Daniel W. Forrest of Barnegat died on Sept. 2, 2017. He was 35.

Daniel was a graduate of Southern Regional High School in Stafford Township, Class of 2000. He was currently employed by the United States Postal Service in Brick, NJ.

Daniel was a very caring and generous person, who will be remembered as a devoted father, and a great son and brother. Surviving are his beloved son, Dean Forrest; his cherished parents, Dean and Judith Forrest; his loving brother, Derek Forrest; and two loving sisters, Dawn Aversa and Diana Faccas.
A Memorial gathering will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, with a service to follow at 8 p.m. at the Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 West Bay Avenue., Barnegat. (www.BarnegatFH.com)

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