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Community Comes Together To Honor Stafford Veteran
For Veterans Day, Army Corporal Jerry O'Neill received several generous gifts from the Stafford community to honor him.
STAFFORD, NJ — In honor of Veterans Day, Stafford police shared how several local businesses and community members came together to honor a local veteran.
Army Corporal Jerry O'Neill, who served from 1968-1970, was surprised at his home with several generous gifts, Stafford police said.
"To say we have the most incredible community is an understatement!" police wrote on social media.
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O'Neill was gifted a new roof from Mike Rank Roofing, new shingles from Universal Supply & GAF Timberline Shingles, power washing services from Precision Power Washing, a wooden flag from Patrick Mabie, a patriotic sign from The Stick Peoples Kidz and several anonymous gift cards.
"We would like to thank the generosity of all those who made this happen today, and to Army Corporal Jerry O'Neill for his service to our country," police said.
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