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Bergen County Army Cadet, 21, Dies During Fort Knox Training: 'Dedicated, Promising Leader'
A 21-year-old Army cadet from New Jersey died during a land navigation exercise at Fort Knox, officials from the US Army confirmed. Cadet Neil Edara, of Ridgewood (Bergen County), became unresponsive on Thursday, July 24, while attending Cadet Summer Training with the 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp. He was airlifted to the University of Louisville, where he was later pronounced dead. Edara was a student at Rutgers University and had joined ROTC in September 2021, officials said. “Cadet Edara was one of the most dedicated and promising young leaders I’ve had the privilege to know,” Lt. …
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High School Senior Could Be Youngest Zoning Board Member In History For This NJ Town
At 18 years old, Hagr Elweshahy was appointed to the Linden Zoning Board this week. The high school senior's new role makes her the youngest Zoning Board member in city history. Elweshahy was appointed to the Board by Linden Mayor Derek Armstead at the Tuesday night, Feb. 21 City Council meeting. A lifelong Linden resident and Linden High School student, Elweshahy is slated to graduate as the school’s 2023 valedictorian, and is the Commander of Linden’s ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps). She is also Linden High School’s Student Council President, former National Honor Society Offi…
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Mom Of Sailor Who Recently Attempted Suicide On Death Riddled USS George Washington Speaks Out
Another sailor on the US Navy ship based in Virginia linked to 10 service member deaths — seven of which were suicides — this year has attempted suicide, according to his mom who is speaking out in an exclusive interview with Daily Voice. The sailor's mom, Amanda, and ER nurse from Kansas, said her son was never one to talk much about his feelings. When he boarded the USS George Washington in December 2021, that trend continued. So when she learned her son attempted suicide while onboard the ship on Monday, May 9, she wanted to provide a glimpse into what life looks like on …
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Support Surges For ROTC Grad Seriously Burned In Perth Amboy Gas Explosion
Support is surging for a 28-year-old Perth Amboy man who was seriously burned in a gas explosion in his garage last month. More than $58,100 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Aug. 10 for David Wiessler, an ROTC grad and former U.S. Army EOD officer. Wiessler was airlifted with burns on his arms and legs to the hospital from his Barry Avenue home around 7:15 a.m. on July 27, CBS2 reports. Fire officials were investigating gas appliances due to the vapor explosion. Wiessler had one skin graft surgery on Aug. 5 and remained sedated the following day, the campaign says. "David i…
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Franklin Lakes Marine Proud To Represent Asian-American Community
A Franklin Lakes native and U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant selected to help plan an annual military task force exercise set to take place in Australia says he's proud to represent the Asian American community. U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. James Lee, who works as a comptroller, is involved in planning the annual Marine Rotational Force, which will be located in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Lee is also the principal financial advisor to the commanding officer of the Marine Rotational Force in Darwin, officials said. “The path I chose to be a Marine Corps officer is different and of…
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