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Remains Of Bergen County Soldier Killed In Vietnam Plane Crash Recovered Remains Of Bergen County Soldier Killed In Vietnam Plane Crash Recovered
Remains Of Bergen County Soldier Killed In Vietnam Plane Crash Recovered Albert Trudeau was a 22-year-old Bergen County resident when he was killed fighting the Vietnam War in 1971. After 53 years, The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on Wednesday, Dec. 4, they had finally found the Teaneck man's remains. In October 1971, Trudeau, a U.S. Army Warrant Officer was, assigned to the 68th Aviation Company, 52nd Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, the DPAA said. On Oct. 26, Trudeau was serving as the pilot of a CH-47B “Chinook” helicopter when it went down over water in bad weather while flying in Vietnam, the DPAA said. The remains of four of …

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by Sam Barron
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Tragedy In High Bridge: Crossing Guard Killed Remembered For Life Of Service Tragedy In High Bridge: Crossing Guard Killed Remembered For Life Of Service
Tragedy In High Bridge: Crossing Guard Killed Remembered For Life Of Service Robert "Bob" Bork, a 79-year-old High Bridge crossing guard struck and killed by a car last week is being remembered for his dedication to helping others. Bork was hit by a southbound vehicle on County Road 513 at the intersection of Larrison Avenue last Wednesday, Nov. 28, according to the High Bridge Police Department and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office. Bork was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center, where he later died, officials said.  Good morning. A day of immense grief for the Bork family and High Bridge community. Let’s honor Bob and his loved ones... Post…

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by Sam Barron
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Movie Filming In NJ Casting Soldiers, Topless Woman Movie Filming In NJ Casting Soldiers, Topless Woman
Movie Filming In NJ Casting Soldiers, Topless Woman A feature film shooting in New Jersey throughout the summer is casting a variety of paid roles. "Retrograde Victory" is about  a young man who finds new importance in life after the psychological toll inflicted on himself while being inducted to the Vietnam war, the casting call reads. The director and producer is M.J. Walker of Superion Films.  Actors are needed to play a young solder age 7 to 12; a mourning woman 25 to 40; an M60 solder ages 18 to 25; a variety of other solders; and a topless woman. Roles pay between $100 and $150 for one hour of work. The casting call say…

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by Cecilia Levine