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Teterboro Tribute To Veterans Held At NJ Aviation Hall Of Fall

TETERBORO, N.J. — “They gave their tomorrows so we can have their today," Joseph Lennox, president of the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame, told a gathering during a salute Sunday to veterans and 9-11 memorial remembrance.

Youngsters met several members of the military.

Youngsters met several members of the military.

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Veterans from area posts attended the event.

Veterans from area posts attended the event.

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Military members honored those in service with a 21-gun salute in Teterboro.

Military members honored those in service with a 21-gun salute in Teterboro.

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Members of the Wood-Ridge Junior and Senior High School Glee Club sang at the event.

Members of the Wood-Ridge Junior and Senior High School Glee Club sang at the event.

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Joseph Lennox, president of the NJ Aviation Hall of Fame

Joseph Lennox, president of the NJ Aviation Hall of Fame

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The Hasbrouck Heights High School Marching Band performed.

The Hasbrouck Heights High School Marching Band performed.

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Hasbrouck Heights Boy Scouts

Hasbrouck Heights Boy Scouts

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Bergen County Freeholder Maura DeNicola

Bergen County Freeholder Maura DeNicola

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Assemblywoman Marlene Caride

Assemblywoman Marlene Caride

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Moonachie Mayor Dennis Vaccaro

Moonachie Mayor Dennis Vaccaro

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A number of groups honored veterans in Teterboro.

A number of groups honored veterans in Teterboro.

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Military service members joined a number of veterans’ organizations, emergency service units, religious leaders, politicians and youth activity groups to honor those who answered the call of duty -- and, especially, those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

“We have so many people honoring those who most deserve to be honored," Lennox told the gathering. "Freedom isn’t free.”

Keynote speaker Stew Golding noted that technology was limited during World War II.

Golding flew a B-26 Marauder medium bomber in more than 50 missions.

“A lot of people don’t know what it took for the logistics,” he said, noting that troops also had to deal with noise, chaos, and poor weather conditions.

Along with patriotic songs, speeches and presentations, the event included a 21-gun salute and a remembrance for civilians and emergency service workers killed in the 9-11 attacks.

“Veterans Day is an opportunity for Americans to recognize the contributions that veterans have given to our country," Master of Ceremonies Fritz Rehtage said. "I think they brought back a wide range of experiences that helped enhance America."

Dozens appeared at the event to sing patriotic songs and observe formal marches and performances on the clear autumn day.

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