LANCE, NEW JERSEY FAMILIES TOGETHER FOR DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE ON CAPITOL HILL

WASHINGTON– On Saturday, September 26, Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ) participated in a special ceremony known as the “Days of Remembrance” on the West front of the United States Capitol Building.  The event brings together citizens from across the country to honor all those who died in service to our country with a special tribute to America's fallen in Afghanistan and Iraq and the families they left behind.  
 
Specifically, Lance, who was the only New Jersey lawmaker to attend, joined scores of New Jersey families who participated in the event and honored their loved ones who died in their military service to America in Afghanistan and Iraq.  
 
“I was honored to join New Jersey families and remember all those who have died in service to our country and pay a special tribute to America’s fallen heroes from New Jersey,” said Lance.  “I was touched to hear their personal stories, observe their selfless sacrifices and witness their deep love of America.”
 
New Jersey families from the following localities attended:  Mt. Holly, Cedar Knolls, Howell, Brick, Lindenwold, Mine Hill, Little Ferry, Lumberton, Clayton, South River, Kearny, Pitman, Milltown, South River, Pennington, Butler, Bradley Beach, Southampton, Gloucester City, Carlstadt, Neptune, Atco and Freehold.
 
The ceremony was sponsored by the White House Commission on Remembrance and Military Families United.  The White House Commission on Remembrance was established by Congress in 2000, and an independent, non-partisan government agency that encourages Americans to honor the sacrifices of our fallen and their families.  The organization promotes acts of remembrance throughout the year and asks citizens to pay our debt of gratitude in memory of those who died in service to our country by giving something back to the Nation.
 
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