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Post conducted a Memorial Service for WWII Veteran Bob May at Neshanic Cemetery in Hillsborough. Post conducted a Memorial Service for WWII Veteran Bob May at Neshanic Cemetery in Hillsborough. Post conducted a Memorial Service for WWII Veteran Bob May at Neshanic Cemetery in Hillsborough. Post conducted a Memorial Service for WWII Veteran Bob May at Neshanic Cemetery in Hillsborough. Commander Cellilli and his wife, Philomena. Commander Cellilli was the Grand Marshall at the 2021 Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade. VFW Post Junior Vice Commander Ed Davis presenting a Post Donation of $300.00 in gift cards for assisting Somerset County Veterans in need of food & clothing VFW Post 8371 march in the Hillsborough Township 250th Anniversary Celebration Parade. VFW Post 8371 presenting a $250 Check for the Bill Shaffer Memorial Fund of Fire House #2 in Hillsborough. From Left to Right Lt. Capwell, Lt. Gildea, Firefighter Crater, Retired Chief Paterno, Firefighter Shaffer. The Post was represented by Adj Schraufnagel and Commander Cellilli. Ted Dima speaking at the 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony in Hillsborough NJ. Mayor of Hillsborough, NJ (Shawn Lipani) on the left. PICTURED L-R ARE POST 8371 COMMANDER TOM CELLILLI, ABIGAIL READLINGER AND VOD CHAIRMAN/ADJUTANT MIKE SCHRAUFNAGEL. PICTURED L-R ARE POST 8371 COMMANDER TOM CELLILLI, PATRIOTS PEN ESSAY CONTEST WINNER SARAH READLINGER AND PATRIOTS PEN CHAIRMAN/ADJUTANT MIKE SCHRAUFNAGEL. On March 29, 2022, CMDR Schraufnagel addressed the assembled Post 8371 members, Members of the Purple Heart (MOPH), and a Hillsborough dignitary at the Municipal Building “Garden of Honor” for a tribute to all Vietnam Veterans past and present Pictured from L-R are Jim Wisor District 15 Commander, Tom Cellilli Post 8371 Commander, Abigail Readlinger, District 15 and Post 8371 VOD Winner and Mike Schraufnagel, Post 8371 Adjutant and Post VOD Chairman. Mike Schraufnagel participation and organization of the Buddy Poppy Program Hillsborough 2022 Memorial Day Parade Hillsborough 2022 Memorial Day Parade Senior Vice Commander Allen McRae as Grand Marshall of the 2022 Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade Anthony Palmieri representing Post 8371 (Far left) Flag Laying with Boy Scout Troop 1776 at Neshanic Cemetery on 5.20.2023 Honoring Dave Coleman for his service to VFW Post 8371 and to our nation on 5.23.2023. Monday, May 1st, Lou Colucci, Ed Davis and the CMDR Schraufnagel met with Steve Katz (Executive Director) at the Food Bank Network of Somerset County. Steve provided history, purpose, and description of his operation. Steve verified any donations provided by Post 8371 would be directly applied to the Lyon VA Food Bank. Post 8371 donated $200 approved at the April meeting. Monday, May 1st, Lou Colucci, Ed Davis and the CMDR Schraufnagel met with Steve Katz (Executive Director) at the Food Bank Network of Somerset County. Steve provided history, purpose, and description of his operation. Steve verified any donations provided by Post 8371 would be directly applied to the Lyon VA Food Bank. Post 8371 donated $200 approved at the April meeting. Monday May 29th Montogmery Veterans Park Memorial Day Tribute Monday May 29th Montogmery Veterans Park Memorial Day Tribute 12/16/2023 Sacred Heart Cemetery Crowd Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post 8371 and it's members provided 32 of the 1,700 wreaths supplied at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hillsborough, New Jersey January 13, 2024, Manu Datta Court of Honor, Neshanic Reformed Church, 715 Amwell Road, Hillsborough 01/13/2024 Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Neshanic Reformed Church Family December 16, 2023 Wreaths Across America @ Sacred Heart Cemetery. Trudy/Bill Madden Family 02/13/2024 Township Manu Datta Proclamation February 13, 2024 TWP Manu Datta Eagle Scout Proclamation February 13, 2024 TWP Manu Datta Eagle Scout Proclamation December 16, 2023 Trudy/Bill Madden family at Wreaths Across America, Sacred Heart Cemetery February 13, 2024 TWP Manu Datta Eagle Scout Proclamaiton Please know, however, that the Congressman can only recognize those veterans who reside within the 7th Congressional District. The program requirements are obvious, as it is a congressional protocol to provide services or awards only to those constituents you represent in Congress. Hillsborough is a divided town in that portions of Hillsborough fall within the 7th District, while others fall within the boundaries of the 12th Congressional District, represented by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. The following nominees, including those who do not live in Hillsborough, reside in the 12th District: BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. BSA Troop 1776 On Saturday, May 18th Flag Replacement at Neshanic and Mill Lane Cemeteries. Congratulations to Claire Kim for winning the VFW Post 8371 and District #15 2024 Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program for Somerset County, NJ. Congratulations to Claire Kim for winning the VFW Post 8371 and District #15 2024 Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program for Somerset County, NJ. Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post 8371 announced the recognition of Yashmee Yatham and Dean Milano for their outstanding achievements in the 2024 VFW Voice of Democracy (VOD) Scholarship Program held at Hillsborough High School Mike(left) and Ed (right) on tour with Richard P. Wiegers (center), US Army Ret., Management Assistant, Veterans Haven - North Thank you to all veterans, with special acknowledgment to the Vietnam veterans who attended and participated in the Vietnam War Veterans Day Tribute at the Garden of Honor on Saturday, March 29, at 9 AM. Additionally, I want to express my gratitude to our supportive township representatives who joined us: · Mayor John Ciccarelli · Deputy Mayor Catherine Payne · Committeewoman Samantha Hand I have attached a picture from that event. Please let me know if there are any inaccuracies or omissions so I may update everyone. Respectfully -- Mike Schraufnagel - Commander Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post #8371 601 Route 206, Suite 26-228 Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 C: (908) 500-5590 Email: schrfngl@gmail.com Web: www.vfw8371.org Thanks Ed Davis, Carl Lennox & Keith Marley Picture - ShopRite Carl Buddy Poppy - Dunkin Donuts May 3rd, 2025 - Thanks Ann/Jack Sharp, Richard Pirrello & Joe Ortu Buddy Poppy - Dunkin Donuts May 3rd, 2025 - Thanks Ann/Jack Sharp, Richard Pirrello & Joe Ortu VFW Day of Service / Flag Replacement at Harlingen Reformed Cemetery (Thanks, BSA Troop 489 & Joe Ortu)