After 4 Months Of Fighting COVID-19, Long Valley Man Comes Home

LONG VALLEY, NJ - After more than 120 days fighting COVID-19, a Long Valley resident was welcomed home by fellow residents, emergency personnel, and the police department.

The fire department hung a giant American flag as first responder vehicles lined up with their lights on in salute of Rich, a resident who fought for weeks to be well enough to come home.

Residents with signs of support also showed support for Rich and the Washington Township Police Department shared photos on social media.

"Take care Rich and here is to your ongoing recovery," police said.

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