Day: June 14, 2009

PATRICIA & WALTER SMITH of Audubon 50th Anniversary

\"bilde\" Patricia A. (Griffin) and Walter G. Smith of Audubon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 18.

They have three children: Pattie Huff of Audubon, Kathie Rizzo of Audubon and Sue Jenkinson of Audubon.

They have eight grandchildren.

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Glad To Be Home In Gloucester City

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By Bill Cleary

GLOUCESTER CITY-NJ Army National Guard soldier Sean Hodge of the 900 unit block of Hunter Street returned home last week after serving a year of \"City service in Iraq.

A parade of motorcycles, led by a local police car with sirens \"P1040827\" blaring, escorted Shawn’s car through the Riverview Heights section of the City to his home.

He received a rousing hand of applause and cheers from neighbors, friends and family as he stood outside his house.

Participating in the event were members of the Yellow Ribbon Club, Warriors Watch Riders and local politicians. 

The Yellow Ribbon Club Yellow Ribbon Club was founded by Leslie Drummond, the mother of a returning soldier in 2005. According to their mission statement the organization coordinate and attend celebrations in their home town communities of the soldiers returning from Iraq/Afghanistan to welcome them home in Grand style. Typically these celebrations include the local fire department, local police department, emergency medical services, Warriors\’ Watch Riders, Patriot Guard and Last Patrol Riders, and of course the citizens of the community. \”Just our special way of saying \”Thank You\” to our Military Heroes\”.

The Yellow Ribbon Club Mission Statement: We show support for our United States Military Forces serving in Iraq and Afghanistan through
*shipping care packages
*helping to promote and foster welcoming home events for local veterans
*monetary assistance to U.S. military hospitals and care facilities.

TOP PHOTO: A crowd gathers in front of the soldier\’s Hunter Street home

LEFT PHOTO: (l. to r.) Councilwoman Kellie Ferry, Councilman Bruce Parry, Mayor Bill James, Councilmen Nick Marchese and Jay Brophy. Council candidate Dan Spencer was also present. click to enlarge

RIGHT PHOTO: Sean Hodge receives a welcome hug from a friend (click to enlarge)

photos by Connie



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