Nutley Veterans Clean Headstones Of Fallen Soldiers: Memorial Day 2024

NUTLEY, NJ — A group of veterans in Nutley recently came together to clean headstones of fallen soldiers in local cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day 2024.

The Township of Nutley Veteran Affairs Department and Commissioner John Kelly recently spearheaded the effort as an extra “thank you” for their service ahead of the holiday.

Prior to the town’s annual Memorial Day parade, veteran groups gather at all the township memorials, reading the names of those Nutley residents who made the ultimate sacrifice. But this year, the town wanted to “take it one step further” by making sure the headstones are clean and look their best – giving them an extra bit of dignity,” said Daniel Jacoby of the Township of Nutley Veteran Affairs.

“Many people don’t realize how much veterans sacrifice,” Kelly said. “Whether they come home or not, they sacrifice a lot.”

“The least we can do is give those who gave the ultimate sacrifice some sort of dignity and make sure their graves look presentable,” the commissioner said.

For more information about the Veterans Affairs Department, contact 973-284-4951, ext. 2428. Visit nutleynj.org for details regarding the Township of Nutley Memorial Day services which will be held on Monday, May 27.

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