NJ town to honor its Medal of Honor hero with parade, beer for charity
RARITAN, N.J. (PIX11) — In this town, he needs no introduction. “I just want everything that we’re doing here- that my uncle will be looking down, and I’m sure he is, and saying, ‘I am so proud of everybody,’” said Kim Van Note, niece of Marine Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, recipient of the Congressional Medal [...]
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