1. Glad to see Lakewood Public schools remembering all our soldiers. Where is the rest of the community? Lakewood has a large Jewish community, why were they not part of this or at least out showing support? Did the fallen soldiers not put their lives on the line for them as well? Should we not LOVE THY NEIGHBOR? Was there a lack of communication? I hope that next year the Jewish community would be supportive and/or participate in events like these, they are not determined by religion but rather in show of appreciation and support to all those who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom- if our soldiers could fight alongside of eachother without race and religion interfering why can’t we come together to show our love and support for them?

2. I agree with Confused. My father and uncles all fought in WWII. My father was in the first troops to help liberate the Camps. My brother fought in Iraq during Desert Storm.

   Where is the respect?

3. Confused brought up an important point, albeit from an angle that lacks relevant information.
   (1) relatively private displays of respect were afforded some local veterans. In one Jewish private school, students lined the hallways singing words of praise and thanks as a veteran (who works in the school) was escorted down the halls of the school. It was really a very beautiful display of respect.
   (2) In my neighborhood, neighbors verbally thanked veterans (Jewish AND non-Jewish) whom they know in the area. In fact, many local Jewish citizens are actively involved in the U.S. Military.
   (3) Many Jewish citizens were in attendance at the parade (veterans, public school employees, military auxiliary, et al). Perhaps, if Confused wasn’t wearing negative-glasses, he would have seen them … some are even seen in the pictures above, others (whom I know were there) are not seen in these pictures.
   (5) Perhaps Confused was bothered by the fact that private schools did not march behind banners advertising their schools and organizations. I’m not sure, but perhaps the reason could be because the parade was about veterans … not schools. That point in merely my opinion.
   (6) “why can’t we come together to show our love and support for them?” is a good question, Confused. However, your Jewish neighbors can only come so far … you must also do your part to come together. It seems that you do not recognize them when they join you nor, I assume, did you reach out to invite them to the event.
   I hope I get to meet Confused some day because I’m sure we have a lot in common: we care about our community and we want to see people come together. Looking forward to next year’s celebrations …

4. When the parade went down Clifton you had the playgroups in the area all came to watch, now it is to far for many of them to walk-it is not easy to get rides for your playgroup kids so most of them do not go

5. @Reziel, 1) I am not a he, i am a she, thank you. 2) I stated the “Jewish Community” I did not state the Jewish schools, therefore I never made my comment in relevance to who’s school was holding a banner and who’s was not, 3) there were no negative glasses worn as I asked where was the rest of the community and stated a fact that Lakewood has a very large Jewish community and it would be nice to see more of them involved 4) I am very much involved with my Jewish neighbors and do my part to be a good neighbor, 5) you again made assumptions on me 1- by assuming I was male and 2- you are assuming I am of any other race but Jewish, 6) regardless of what race I may or may not be- I strongly believe the community needs to come together. Instead of always being against others because of their differences why not try to learn more about those differences to be able to gain knowledge and understanding. The Memorial Day Parade in Lakewood used to bring out ALL members of the community and Clifton Avenue would be packed with people showing their support for our fallen troops. Today the community is too separated by assumptions and lack of knowledge. I can only hope that one day all members will once again unite and bring back the beauty of Lakewood’s Community Membera being united as one.

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