Toms River Eagle Scout Chooses Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund’s K9 Sgt. Denny Project

TOMS RIVER, N.J., December 15, 2016 – Shane Harrigfeld of Toms River is busy working on his Eagle Scout Project. Shane has selected the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund – K9 Sgt. Denny Project for this project.

Harrigfeld will be busy this holiday season. He has decorated a holiday tree, which is on display at the Toms River Elks Festival of Trees. The community is invited to stop by to see all of the trees and are asked to donate money to the tree that they like best. All funds earned will be given to the organization that the tree represents.

Shane has also set up a donation box at the Toms River Township Hall in front of the service wall, requesting items to be placed in the box that will be sent to the Military Working Dogs (MWDs) that are currently serving in Afghanistan. He has also made contact with Nylabone Company in Neptune requesting donations of items that would be sent to the MWDs.

On Saturday, Dec. 17, Shane will be posted outside of the Toms River Petco and will be collecting donated items to be sent to the MWDs.

At this time of year when giving is so important, the public is encouraged to stop by to either cast a vote for a holiday tree; drop off an item or two to be sent to Afghanistan for a MWD; or visit Toms River Petco, purchase an item and then donate it at the collection table.

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About the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski Memorial Fund:

Lt. Dennis Zilinski II grew up in Middletown, N.J. and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy, where he was a member of the swim team. He received his nomination to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point and graduated in 2004. He also completed Airborne School while a student at West Point.

After graduation from Ranger School, he was assigned to the 1/187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) “Rakkasan”. He deployed with the 101st Airborne Division on September 17, 2005. Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II died in Iraq on November 19, 2005 as a result of a roadside bombing near Bayji, 155 miles north of Baghdad. Lt. Zilinski’s medals include: Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Global War on Terror, Iraq Campaign Service Medal and the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal.

As an act of that love, Dennis’ family and friends founded The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, whose mission is to continue to serve and assist returning men and women who were wounded in service to our nation and to provide support and to provide support that improves the welfare of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. The fund also supports scholarships at CBA.

For more information please visit: www.runwithdennis.org or email RunwithDennis@yahoo.com or call (732) 431-1713 or (732) 683-0901.