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Navy Seal, Entrepreneur From Nutley Offers Glimpse Into His Life (WATCH)

A former U.S. Navy Seal and Nutley Hall of Fame member was featured on a podcast series that spotlights inspiring local residents.

A former U.S. Navy Seal and Nutley Hall of Fame member was recently featured on a podcast series that spotlights inspiring local residents in Nutley, NJ.
A former U.S. Navy Seal and Nutley Hall of Fame member was recently featured on a podcast series that spotlights inspiring local residents in Nutley, NJ. (Adam La Reau)

NUTLEY, NJ — A former U.S. Navy Seal and Nutley Hall of Fame member was recently featured on a podcast series that spotlights inspiring local residents.

Adam La Reau was the latest guest on the Inside Nutley Podcast. Hosted by lifelong resident Thomas Greco, the monthly series provides a look at current town issues, explores how the town is moving forward, spotlights residents and businesses, and answers questions from Nutley residents.

In addition to his military experience, La Reau – a 1996 graduate of Nutley High School – is the co-founder and president of O2X, founder of the children's cancer support organization One Summit, and a 2017 Nutley Hall of Fame inductee.

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La Reau discussed his early days in Nutley to his distinguished military career, the establishment of O2X, and his commitment to supporting children battling cancer through One Summit.

Watch the podcast below, or view it online here.

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