2021 Veterans Day Ceremony

The Camden County Board of Commissioners in conjunction with the Camden County Veterans Advisory Committee cordially invite you to attend this special day, set aside by a grateful nation, to honor it’s men and women, past and present, who have faithfully served our nation.

2021 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Ted Gallagher
Director, Office of Veterans Affairs

INVOCATION
Frank Brown
Chaplain, CCVAC

POSTING OF COLORS
Marine Corps League, 1775 Detachment

NATIONAL ANTHEM
Maria Melchiore
Vocalist

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bernie Kofoet
American Legion Post 68

WELCOME ADDRESS & INTRODUCTIONS
Commissioner Melinda Kane
Camden County Board of Commissioners

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez
5th Legislative District and US Army Veteran

CCVAC COMMENTS
Perry Levine
Commander, CCVAC

ROLL CALL OF MILITARY SERVICES

MEDAL CEREMONY
Presented by Camden County Board of Commissioners

CAMDEN COUNTY MEDAL RECIPIENTS
Camden County Vietnam Service Medal (CCVM)
Camden County War on Terror Service Medal (CCWOT)
Camden County Military Service Medal (CCM)

• Mark W. Godfrey, USMC, L/Cpl, Magnolia – CCM & CCWOT
• Ralph E. Harker, Navy, QM3, Pennsauken – CCM & CCVM
• Michael J. Herring, Army, Spc, Cherry Hill – CCM
• Monique Holmes, Army, Spc, Clementon – CCM & CCWOT
• Albert J. Naddeo, Army, Sp4, Cherry Hill – CCM, CCVM (Awarded Posthumously)
• William D. Shayka, USMC,Pfc, Clementon – CCVM
• Samuel J. Waltzer, Army, Major, Cherry Hill – CCM, CCWOT

  GOD BLESS AMERICA
  Greg Murphy
  Bugles Across America

  RETIREMENT OF COLORS
  Marine Corps League, 1775 Detachment