Cprl. Jamie Smith To Be Honored At WMC's A 'Call To Courage' Week

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Five West Morris Regional High School graduates who gave their lives in military service, including Cprl. Jamie Smith, will be honored during a week-long celebration at the high school.

Called "A Call To Courage," the week-long celebration will recognize the five veterans who died in the line of service, including Smith, who graduated in 1990, Pfc. Stanley Pfrommer, class of '62; Lt. Allison Speirs Berry, class of '64; SFC Larry Maysey, class of '65; and PFC John Lindaberry, class of '66.

The week at West Morris Central will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 1, with an announcement recognizing Pfrommer and Berry, and an after-school screening of "Black Hawk Down." That movie is based on the real life incident that killed Smith (he was portrayed in the film by actor Charles Hofheimer). Students will need a signed permission form to be able to watch.

On Wednesday, an announcement will be made recognizing Larry Maysey and Lindaberry.

On Thursday, Oct. 3, the entire state will recognize "Sergeant Dominick Pilla and Corporal Jamie Smith Day." Last year, Gov. Phil Murphy dedicated every Oct. 3 to Pilla and Smith. (Pilla was a Vineland native.) It will be observed at WMCHS with a round table discussion with local veterans and Smith's brother, Maj. Todd Smith, class of ‘94, in the library during lunch.

The week will culminate on Friday, Oct. 4, with an assembly featuring local veterans groups and those who knew Smith, including his siblings and current staff members, to speak about courage and character, the school said.

The night of Oct. 4, a proclamation will be presented by Mayor Matt Murello in the fallen veterans' honor before the football game. That ceremony will take place at 6:45 p.m.