Burlington County To Award Military Service Medals In Person

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Local veterans and their families will be honored during Burlington County’s annual Military Service Medal Presentation Ceremony on Friday.

Burlington County Military Service Medals will be awarded to 27 local veterans and the families of six deceased veterans who are receiving their medals posthumously.

Gold Star Mother Lisa Marie Brunner will receive four medals in recognition of the service of her late son, Navy sailor Benjamin A. Brunner, as well as her father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

“Burlington County is proud to recognize the men and women who have answered the call to defend our nation,” Burlington County Commissioner Tom Pullion, liaison to the Office of Military and Veterans Services, said. “These medals are one way for our County to thank our veterans for all they have done and sacrificed. We want them all to know their service will not be forgotten, and our county is here to assist them if needed.”

The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Friday morning in the auditorium of the Burlington County Library, 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton. It will be the first time the county has hosted an in-person medal ceremony since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Last year, the county honored local veterans with a virtual presentation.

“This is an important event for Burlington County, and we are excited to be able to once again honor our veterans at an in-person ceremony that celebrates them and their service,” Pullion said.

Veterans, family members and friends are invited to attend the medal presentation ceremony, but they are asked to wear appropriate masks or face coverings while inside the library.