Kendall Park Community to Honor Public Service

A dedication to public service will be recognized on Saturday by the Princeton Manor community with the dedication of a new community garden.

A ceremony will be held to dedicate the "Honor Garden," which will recognize members of the military, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel that protect the community on an everyday basis.

“The 300 residents of Princeton Manor have created the special garden to honor the men and women who keep us safe and secure every minute of every day," said Princeton Manor resident John Gannon, who is one of the program coordinators. "We thank and honor the members of the Police Department, Fire Department, First Aid Squad and the Military."

Expected to attend the plaque laying ceremony are State Sen. Christopher "Kip" Bateman, Mayor Frank Gambatese, South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka, Kendall Park Fire Chief Chris Perez, American Legion Commander Gary Cooper, VFW Commander Timothy Noonan and other military and emergency personnel.

"This is more than a memorial," Gannon said via release. "It is a thank you to all who have served, are serving and will serve in the future to keep us safe and secure.”

The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Princeton Manor, located at 3 Huntington Court, in Kendall Park.