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This is my great uncle I obviously don´t know him but I would like to put him in the Hall of Heroes for my mom :) He served in the Vietnam War in 1969, and I thank him for his service! :) -Ava pappas

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My grandfather served as a marine in the USA army. He also liked to run

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my dads friend dad was in the vietnam war i dont have a picture of him tho

student name: anthony balatti 7th grade

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I am Briella McCoy and these are my cousins, father and son. My cousin, Jake Crawford, is a retired Lt. Colonel. His son is currently serving. 

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I am Briella McCoy and these are my cousins, father and son. My cousin, Jake Crawford, is a retired Lt. Colonel. His son is currently serving. 

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John Andersch, 80, of Fords, NJ, entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2023 John was a veteran of the United States Army. He was also a heavy equipment operator and a volunteer firefighter in Perth Amboy. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a lifetime member of the Riverside Rod and Gun Club.

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Jiawei Li with Proud Father and Grandfather! 

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Jiawei Li currently serves in United States Navy - the Seventh Fleet headquartered in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan as a Petty Officer and an electronic weapon expert in a battleship/destroyer there.

Student name: Jerry Li; Relationship: Cousin;

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Corporal Edward Ruggirello is Mr. Therrien's Grandfather. Edward was born in Bayonne, NJ and then moved to Edison where he lived for over fifty years. Edward served in the US Army from 1951 to 1961!

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Colonel Kloeppel was raised in Somerset, New Jersey. After graduation from high school in 1979, she attended Rutgers University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1983 and was commissioned a second lieutenant through the U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. She completed undergraduate air battle management training at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, in 1984.

Colonel Kloeppel has commanded a deployed Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System squadron during Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. Colonel Kloeppel is a master air battle manager with more than 2,940 hours in the E-3A/B/C and E-8C. Among her many awards and decorations are the Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters; Air Medal with oak leaf cluster; Aerial Achievement Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device and three oak leaf clusters; Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with three oak leaf clusters; Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters; National Defense Service Medal with star; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Service Medal. She retired in 2009 after serving 26years.  (Mrs. Medina’s Aunt)

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Sergeant Timothy Adcock is TJ Adcock’s father. He has served in both the Marine Corp and the Army and has been deployed 3 times to Iraq and Afghanistan as well as serving in Korea. Being TJs dad is what he is most proud of.

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Rafael is a Vietnam Veteran. His love for his country is only surpassed by his love for his family.

Grandfather of Gabriella Miller (8th Grade)

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Sgt. Ed Davenport

Army/ Vietnam War

Mrs. Triano’s father

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Vanessa loves her niece Gabriella as if she were one of her own children.

Aunt of Gabriella Miller (8th Grade)

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John F. King with wife Marilyn King, Ethan’s grandparents.

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John F. King, maternal grandfather of 7th grader Ethan Gomez, served in the U.S. Army from November 9, 1969 to the end of March in 1971. In Vietnam, he was a First Lieutenant and Rifle Platoon Leader with the 1st Cavalry Division. In his time of service within the US, he was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. He decided to become a math teacher after his time in the Army, and has been teaching for nearly 50 years. He makes us so proud!

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Courtesy of Shameen Scott, proud father to Autumn Scott, a dedicated Navy Ceremonial Guardsmen who participated in the burial of President Ford and conducted ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Arlington National Cemetery. (2004-2008)

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U.S. Army Veteran

2003-2011

Mother of Joseph Dykstra, 6th grader

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Matthew Herkalo is an alumni of HHMS. He served in the Marines from 2020-2022. He is Jordyn Cartwright's Uncle.

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This is our grandpa. He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany from 1968-1970 during the Vietnam War. His older brother was in the war and brothers cannot be in combat at the same time due to the Sullivan Law. The Red Cross flew him home for a few days for his wedding and our grandmother went back to Germany with him.

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This our great-grandpa, who served in the Navy during WWII. He was stationed in Dutch Harbor, Aleutian Islands, Alaska with the Pacific Theater of Operations.

Kyle and Kaitlynn Knox

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This is our Pop Pop who served in the Army, 5th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War from 1970-1971.

Kyle and Kaitlynn Knox

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US Army Air Force. Grandfather of Mrs. Maher.

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Vietnam Veteran

Uncle of Ms. O'Neill

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US Army 1986-1990

Grandfather of Joseph Olarra (6th grade)

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John (Jack) Kelly

US Navy

Grandfather of Ms. Grajko

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Patrick Kelly

US Army

Uncle of Ms. Grajko

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James Lee Carter

US Marines

Father of Ms. Grajko

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John Gluchowski Sr.

Grandfather of Keira Gluchowski.

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United States Air Force

Father of Ms. Polkowitz

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My grandpa, Sargeant George Rayack (Specialist 5) was in the army. He was stationed in Seoul, Korea between 1958-1959. I'm so proud of my grandpa and I love him so much! - Amber Rayack (6th grade)

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My grandpa, Sargeant George Rayack (Specialist 5) was in the army. He was stationed in Seoul, Korea between 1958-1959. I'm so proud of my grandpa and I love him so much! - Amber Rayack (6th grade)

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Julio Márquez is a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. He is active duty, since 2001. He is the uncle of Johl Cruz, grade 6.

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My mom, Patricia Guarnieri served as both a flight nurse and combat medic in the United States Air Force during the Gulf War. She served her country proudly for 8 years. She is my hero! I am thankful for her and her service to our country. Happy Veteran’s Day to all who have served and who continue to serve our country.

Thomas Guarnieri, 6th Grade

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United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. 

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My Uncle Scott served proudly in the Untied States Navy for 8 years. He was an aerial photographer. My Grandfather Harry was a sniper in the Vietnam War. He was highly decorated and served our country for 28 years before retiring! I am grateful for their service and sacrifice.

Thomas Guarnieri, 6th grade

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Leif Nissen served in the 94th Infantry Division of the United States Army during World War 2. He is the Great Grandfather of James Somes.

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George Ryder served in the US Army and US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He is the Great Grandfather of James Somes.

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Lieutenant Horace Somes Sr. served in the 63rd Infantry Division of the United States Army during World War 2 and is the Great Grandfather of James Somes.

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Sergeant James McAnney served in the 1st New Jersey Calvary Regiment for the United States Army during the Civil War from 1861-1863. He is the 4th Great Grandfather of James Somes.

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My Dad John Young- Navy 2nd Class Petty Officer 

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My Dad John Young- Navy 2nd Class Petty Officer 

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This is my father John Jacoby Young and the war he fought in was Operation Iraqi Fredoom (Iraq war) and I am thankful for his services. He is my hero

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My great Uncle Gerry Hendricks (Nyasia Young 8th grade)served in the Vietnam War. Thank you for serving and protecting us.

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US Navy Engineman Petty Officer 2nd Class

Father of Anthony M Garcia (7th Grade)

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U.S. Army. Father of Mikaylah Abdul-Rahim (6th grade).

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Ronald is Cameron Ginenthal’s uncle. Ronald served in the United States Navy as a medic. He helped treat wounded soldiers during the US invasion of Panama from 1989 to 1990.

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US Navy, Gunner's Mate, USS Antrim FFG-20, Stepfather of Jesilyn Perez (6th Grade)

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Russell Tyrrell was a decorated Marine that served as a crew chief in the Vietnam war, he also restored his helicopter that was flown in the war and now is in the Marine corps Museum with a wax figure of himself as a chopper gunner !

Great grandfather of Savannah Tyrrell

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US Navy

Grandfather of Tyler (8th) and Aiden (7th) Castainca

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US Marines

Cousin of Tyler (8th) and Aiden (7th) Castainca

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US Navy

Mother of Tyler (8th) and Aiden(7th) Castainca

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US Army

Mrs. Zambrano's Father

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US Army Air Corps
Uncle of Ms. Rhonda

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US Marine Corps
Cousin of Ms. Rhonda

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US Marine Corps
Landed at Iwo Jima
Purple Heart Recipient
Cousin of Ms. Rhonda

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US Navy Seabees Construction Battalion
Uncle of Ms. Rhonda

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US Army Engineers
Uncle of Ms. Rhonda

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US Army
Cousin of Ms. Rhonda

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Torre - WWII Army - Silver Star and Purple Heart

Deinzer - Navy

Grandfathers of Kasey Torre

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Vietnam Veteran
Father of Mr. McGrath

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U.S. Marines,

Herbert Hoover Graduate

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Army,  1960's
Father of Dr. Rappa

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U. S. Marines,

Herbert Hoover Graduates

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Naval Reserves & Coast Guard, WW II
Grandfather of Dr. Rappa

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Air Force, currently serving
Nephew of Dr. Rappa

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Army, World War II, Grandfather of Dr. Rappa

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U. S. Army, 1960's
Father-in-law of Dr. Rappa

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Marine Colonel, Vietnam & Desert Storm
Former Principal of HHMS