Letter: Congratulations to Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshall

Dear editor:

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Bill Thomson upon the occasion of him being named grand marshal of the Memorial Day Parade in Township of Washington.

I had the great fortune to meet and work with Bill and his wife Lauren in 2010, when the Borough of Fair Lawn was facing police layoffs of three Iraq War veterans plus one additional officer, who was a second generation Fair Lawn police officer. Bill and Lauren attended our police rallies, spoke at our council meetings and supported all of our police officers every step of the way. They both believe and have publicly stated that public safety should always be a town's top priority.

As a Persian Gulf War veteran, detective and pastor, I sincerely thank Bill and Lauren Thomson for their support of veterans and law enforcement.

The Township of Washington is fortunate to have such caring individuals who volunteer their time to make a difference in the community. We will never forget the Thomsons' generosity, care and concern for each of us.

Sincerely,
David G. Boone, Fair Lawn