The BRICK Times Vol. 25 - No. 20
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9-11 Ceremony Stresses Unity, Empathy And Love
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Photo by Bob Vosseller Pastor Melissa Jensen of Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church leads part of the 9-11 ceremony before elected officials and clergy.
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Firefighters assemble around the large American flag flying from a firetruck during this year’s 9-11 ceremony held at Windward Beach Park.
By Bob Vosseller BRICK – A solemn ceremony of remembrance to the tragic events of September 11, 2001 were recalled during the township’s annual ceremony held at Windward Beach Park. Township residents John Badagliacca, Brett Bailey, Robert P. Devitt, Michael Diehl, John Perconti, James Sands, Thomas Sgroi and Christopher M. Traina who died
that day were recognized during the ceremonies. Their names were read by Mayor Lisa Crate. Pastor Melissa Jensen of Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance after the presentation of colors followed by the invocation by Pastor Kevin Gollihue of the Living Faith Bible Church. Jensen returned to sing the national anthem and the mayor made some opening remarks. “As we pause as a nation, a community and as individuals to remember this solemn anniversary of September 11, we not only remember those lost on that tragic day, we also remember those first responders who rushed toward danger and passengers who acted with courage and the families who also carry the weight of loss every single day,” the mayor noted. “Remembrance is not enough. We honor the fallen not only with our memory but with our actions - by how we live, how we treat one another and how we build a future,” she added. “September 11th showed us amidst its horror what humanity is capable of.” (9/11 Ceremony - See Page 4)
Vigil For Charlie Kirk Fills Windward Park
By Bob Vosseller BRICK – Across the country - some loved him and some loathed him - but those who came out to a vigil in Windward Beach Park were there to mourn and honor Charlie Kirk. Kirk, 31, was a right-wing activist who was fatally shot before a crowd of about 3,000 people at an event hosted by his organization, Turning Point USA, at Utah Valley University on September 10. He died shortly afterwards leaving behind a wife, his 3-year-old daughter and 1-year old son. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, 22, from Utah was apprehended after his father turned him in to authorities following a 33-hour nationwide manhunt. He is being held in a Utah jail on multiple charges without bail. Kirk’s murder served to escalate the rift between the politically left and right. Robinson is not a Democrat and his political views are still being investigated. His parents Photo by Bob Vosseller were reported to be Republicans and he was familiar with Crowds wearing red, white and blue shirts came the use of guns. out to Windward Beach Park in Brick for a vigil The motive behind Kirk’s assassination remains unclear for right wing activist Charlie Kirk. (Vigil - See Page 5)
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Development Discussed At Council
Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The Dunkin Donuts on Herbertsville Road has increased traffic in the area, neighbors have said. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Overdevelopment has been a hot-button topic in town over the past several years, and the subject came up during public comment at the most recent Township Council meeting. Councilwoman Marianna Pontoriero said she hoped to clarify what the rights of property owners are after resident Charlie Bacon said a number of projects approved (Development - See Page 13)
Historical Groups Plan The Future By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – If you mention the words ‘historical society’ to someone, they might assume they are only concerned with the past. But the groups are constantly looking to the future, planning plenty Photo by Chris Lundy of education and enterA presenter in period attire describes how tainment programs. things were during a particular time period. Many of them tabled at the Ocean County Historical Society’s “History Day.” Visitors could speak to historians, see what artifacts they brought, and learn about upcoming events. There were presentations, with folks dressed in period attire, describing what life was like during olden times. (Historical Groups - See Page 4)
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