The Township of Nutley Veteran Affairs Department embraces its ongoing mission to honor all veterans who have called Nutley its home. In preparation of next month’s Memorial Day services, Commissioner John V. Kelly III led efforts this week bringing veterans groups together to clean the headstones of fallen veterans who have been laid to rest in the township cemeteries. 

Prior to the annual Memorial Day parade, veterans groups gather at all the township memorials, reading the names of those Nutley residents who made the ultimate sacrifice.

“This year, we decided to take it one step further by making sure the headstones are clean, look their best, giving them an extra bit of dignity,” explains Daniel Jacoby of the Township of Nutley Veteran Affairs.

“Many people don’t realize how much veterans sacrifice,” comments Kelly. “Whether they come home or not, they sacrifice a lot. The least we can do is give those who gave the ultimate sacrifice some sort of dignity and make sure their graves look presentable.” 

For more information about the Veterans Affairs Department, contact Daniel Jacoby at 973-284-4951, ext. 2428. Visit nutleynj.org for details regarding the Township of Nutley Memorial Day services which will be held Monday, May 27, 2024.