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Jersey Shore Native Who Became Marine Corps Leader Dies, 95: 'His Legacy Will Endure' Jersey Shore Native Who Became Marine Corps Leader Dies, 95: 'His Legacy Will Endure'
Jersey Shore Native Who Became Marine Corps Leader Dies, 95: 'His Legacy Will Endure' A Jersey Shore native who became the highest-ranking officer in the Marines has died, the military branch said. Retired Gen. Alfred Gray Jr. died on Wednesday, Mar. 20 after "a brief stay in hospice care," the U.S. Marines Corps announced. He was 95 years old. Gray Jr. was the 29th commandant of the Marine Corps from 1987 to 1991. "He was a 'Marine’s Marine'—a giant who walked among us during his career and after, remaining one of the Corps’ dearest friends and advocates even into his twilight," said Gen. Eric Smith, the current commandant of the Marines. "His contributions …
Artillery Shells Found In Vacant Wyckoff Home Artillery Shells Found In Vacant Wyckoff Home
Artillery Shells Found In Vacant Wyckoff Home Two investors who bought a vacant home in Wyckoff got a surprise when they found a safe inside containing a pair of decades-old artillery shells. Members of the Bergen County Sheriff's Bomb Squad collected the projectiles from the Sunset Boulevard home just after noon on Thursday, Jan. 12. Over the years, home buyers and families of aging or deceased war veterans have unexpectedly found the souvenirs, authorities say. Service members either brought ordnance home after overseas combat or bought them later for sentimental reasons. Most come from World Wars I and II, as well as from the Kore…
Rising NJ Actress Stars In Sony Pictures Movie 'Devotion' In Theaters Now Rising NJ Actress Stars In Sony Pictures Movie 'Devotion' In Theaters Now
Rising NJ Actress Stars In Sony Pictures Movie 'Devotion' In Theaters Now A New Jersey actress on the rise is starring in aerial war epic "Devotion." Christina Jackson, of Newark, plays Daisy Brown, the wife of Jesse Leroy Brown (Jonathan Majors), the first Black aviator in US Navy history, and fighter pilot who played a crucial part in the Korean War. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christina Jackson (@radioraheemah) While the film is certainly about the love that the Browns share, the major plot line follows Jesse and his wingman, Lt. Tom Hudner Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifices to become the mo…