Township hosts Veteran’s Day Ceremony
West Milford. West Milford VFW Post 7198 held a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at Veterans Park, drawing about 60 attendees for speeches, blessings, and patriotic songs.
| 11 Nov 2025 | 11:13
Monument is shown at the ceremony. (
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Pastor Nick Padovani of Almond Branch Church speaks at the ceremony. (
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West Milford Mayor Michelle Dale speaks at the ceremony. (
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Selena Torres, UGL Fire Department Company 5, speaks at the ceremony. (
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The flag is raised at the ceremony. (
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Glenn Wenz, former West Milford mayor and judge, speaks at the ceremony. (
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West Milford VFW Post 7198 hosted a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday at Veterans Park.
Despite the cold, wind and snow, about 60 people attended. Mayor Michele Dale and former Mayor Glenn Werbel gave speeches, while Pastor Nick Padovani of the Almond Branch Church and VFW Chaplain Kelly Cole offered blessings for the gathering and those who served.
Selena Torres, a member of Upper Greenwood Lake Company 5, sang “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.”