VIDEO: The Mayor this evening honored a Vietnam veteran for his service to the Country. Mr. Gary Haber, flanked by his wife Mrs Jean Haber, was honored with a plaque in recognition of his service in the United States Military for the years of 1966 through 1968.
“We all stand in solidarity for the service you provided”, the Mayor said.
Gary had Basic Training at Ft. Jackson in South Carolina, and had Advanced Infantry Training at Ft. Polk in Louisiana. Gary was then sent to Vietnam in 1967 where he was in the 1stAir Calvary in heavy combat.
He contacted Malaria while in Vietnam and also sustained a serious eye injury while there.
When Gary returned from Vietnam after serving his one year of service, he was stationed in Fort Benning Georgia. After his two years of service in the United States Army, Gary received an Honorable Discharge and his rank was Specialist 4th Class (E-4).
The Mayor has extended an invitation to all Lakewood veterans who have not been recognized, to come forward so that the Township can thank them for their service. TLS.
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What a tremendous kiddush hashem! Beautiful!!
Hey, I see this guy all the time sitting in the back of BMG. I always thought he was just another person whe recently retired and moved to Lakewood. Wow! This tzadik sitting in the back of Bais Medrash was a Vietnam veteran!
Mr. Mayor – I applaud your dedication to those who have served. I too served in the 60’s and no one ever thanked me. The guys in my era have long been forgotten. You are a man of noble charactor. You have restored my faith in the younger generation.
He’s a really good guy!! Mazel tov!
I know Gary since I was a little kid. He is a very respectable and special individual who’s kind smile betrays a kinder heart. He was and is an inspiration to the Oak Knoll community and a quite yet central pillar of this part of town.
Gary- may you continue to inspire for many long healthy happy years to come.
Mazel Tov Gary, my fellow Vet.
behind every great man………….hooray for his lovely wife– our friend jeannie—with heartfelt wishes for many years of health and well-being
do you have to be born into the comm. to get recognition. lived here over 10yrs. ( vietnam vet. 69-72 )..
The Township honored Viet Nam Vet. Frances Decausey a wonderful African American who was not born into the community!!!!
so you pick who is or who is’nt honored. what proof do you need.
Picture sure doesnt look like Gary & certainly not his wife. Why not picture the hero instead of two others guys?