American Legion Lacey Township Memorial Post 517, 15 East Lacey Road, Lacy Township, Forked River, NJ 08731
Story By Heide Dziardziel
Bill Schmidt
Was born in 1952 to become the Commander of the American Legion Lacey Township Memorial Post # 517.
Although the process took a little time, it prepared him for the job.
As a Navy seaman recruit from 1971 to 1975, his duties as a Bosun’s Mate included handling the 5-inch 38-caliber gun (firing the guns) and serving as a helmsman (steering the destroyer USS DD-697 Charles S. Sperry) during the Vietnam conflict.
 On discharge, he was a Chemical Operator working with caustic chemicals, boiler operations, and food additives for several years.
 As a spiritual man, Bill attended a church service when he was asked by Brother Kerry Sr. to attend a memorial service for Roy Johnson, a former Commander of the American Legion Post 517,
At the May 4, 2026, monthly meeting, at first, Bill reluctantly agreed to become Post Commander; However, when he learned that the Post Charter would be terminated because the Post lacked a Commander, he knew that he must step up to save it for the veterans, who needed this post in Lacey Township to remain open for the benefit of the veterans in Forked River.
Bill then agreed to volunteer and stepped up to become the American Legion Memorial Post Commander #517 at the request of the Ocean County Commander Hector Quinones.
 In gratitude for Bill Schmidt’s effort, the Post will remain open for its members as well. So come &amp; attend his first New Commander’s meeting on July 6, 2026, at the American Legion Post 517, in Lacy Township, Forked River, NJ. 08731. Cell Phone # 732-575-6904 &amp; Email Address <a href="mailto:BillSchmidt1000@aol.com" target="_blank">BillSchmidt1000@aol.com</a> If you wish to join 517, the Post address is: 15 East Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ, 08731. Meetings to be held on the first Monday of each Month at 12: noon.

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Bill Schmidt Was born in 1952 to become the Commander of the American Legion Lacey Post 517.

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Charles A. Smith Community Center, 15 East Lacey Road, Forked River, N.J. 08731. For more Information: please call Bill Schmidt, Post Commander at 732-575-6904 or email at BillSchmidt1000@aol.com. Just tell us you want to join the American Legion Post 517. Give us a call &amp; we will help you sign up for membership in the American Legion Lacey Township Memorial Post 517. Bring your (DD 214) discharge papers with you (Copy only Please). American Legion Post # 517 Lacey Township, we have a great support system in Ocean County, you name it we are one of the best posts in Ocean County New Jersey. Can’t wait to (MEET YOU IN PERSON.) Meetings are on the first (1st) Monday of each month at 12: noon. Still working &amp; you are not able to make a meeting on a weekday then we will start a first Saturday each month meeting will start at 12: noon.

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Heritage Family Restaurant Honors Veterans
By Heide Dziardziel
Nick Bokhari, owner of the Heritage Family Restaurant at 108 Lacey Road, Ste.8, Whiting, N.J., phone number 732-350-9700, was honored with a certificate of appreciation on July 24, 2026, by Commander Bill Schmidt of the American Legion Lacey Township Memorial Post 517, Post Address 15 East Lacey Road, Forked River, New Jersey.
Nick wants to keep alive the memory of veterans who are Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW MIA) by displaying a Missing Man table at the Restaurant's foyer entrance.He wants customers to feel at home and respect American values as he honors his dear friend who lost his life in the Army.
Customers not only enjoy the home-like atmosphere while eating, but they also enjoy Nick's cuisine
Commander Bill Schmidt invites veterans to socialize and benefit from the information available at his post. He can be contacted at phone number 732-575-6904 &amp; email at <a href="mailto:BillSchmidt1000@aol.com" target="_blank">BillSchmidt1000@aol.com</a>. 
Meetings are held once a month on the first Monday of each month at 12: noon At the post. The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 12: noon, for his patriotism.
By joining, this will keep America Great.

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Heritage Family Restaurant Honors Veterans!

Heritage Family Restaurant Honors Veterans
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