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Raising the Flag in Middletown, NJ
Linda, what an awesome town Middletown, NJ is! I was able to bring my 1SG and two FRG representatives up there as well.
The Mayor escorted us around the city. We were able to meet with the VFW, Ladies Auxiliary, Fire Chief, Police Chief, EMS reps, and many others from that community. We look forward to the relationship that we are continually building with them. We were so fortunate to have conducted a face to face with them.
Photos – Cindy Herrschaft was the primary photographer while we were visiting. I will contact her regarding posting them on the web or sending a few via email.
Thank you again for you time and dedication to the ASA program. We are so blessed to have an American like you that is looking out for the well being of our entire armed services.
Talk to you later, Mike
Middletown Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger, Mrs. Sherri Donahue, Commander Mike Donahue, 1st Sgt. Stephen Smith and Mrs. Kathy Smith.
Middletown VFW 2179 Ladies Auxiliary President Joan McLauglin present flags to Deputy Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger, Commander Mike Donahue, 1st Sgt. Stephen Smith as VFW 2179 Commander Ron Kowalski looks on.
Commander Mike Donahue and 1st Sgt. Stephen Smith presents an 82nd Airborne Flag to VFW Commander Ron Kowalski.
Ladies Auxiliary President Joan McLaughlin, Mrs. Sherri Donahue, Commander Mike Donahue, 1st Sgt Stephen Smith, Mrs. Kathy Smith, VFW Commander Ron Kowalski and Middletown Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger.
Commander Mike Donahue, Middletown Assistant Fire Chief John Isacken, Assistant Jon Kardel, Specialist Justin Laberdee, 122nd ASB, B Company 82nd Airborne, 1st Sgt. Stephen Smith and Middletown Assistant Fire Chief Jon Kardel. Justin, who is also a member of Middletown's First Aid and Rescue Squad was home on leave when Mike and Stephen came to visit us. He is returning to Afghanistan.
Commander Mike Donahue and 1st Sgt. Stephen Smith get read to raise the flag with members of Middletown VFW Post 2179 at the Post Home.
Raising the Flag