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VFW seeks permission to install 13 military tribute banners along parade route; council voices support

3834540 · February 13, 2025
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Representatives of John Hand Tri‑County VFW Post 2906 presented a proposal to buy and install 13 military tribute banners honoring Pompton Lakes residents who died in service from World War I through Vietnam; councilmembers expressed support and indicated staff will coordinate placement and pole availability along the parade route.

Representatives of John Hand Tri‑County VFW Post 2906 asked the borough for permission to purchase and install 13 military tribute banners along the downtown parade route to honor 13 Pompton Lakes residents who died in military service from World War I through Vietnam.

The VFW representative said the group researched branch-of-service, rank and photos for each veteran, and provided a sample banner mock-up to the council. The post asked that the banners be installed from VFW Way along…

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