Morris County Hosts Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 12
Morris County Hosts Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 12
Six Local Veterans to Receive Distinguished Military Service Medals
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners welcomes the public to join in the county’s 2026 Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Administration and Records Building at 10 Court St., Morristown. The program will be livestreamed on the county’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MorrisCountyNJ.
This year’s program will feature the presentation of Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals to six local veterans.
Veterans Receiving Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals:
Calvin F. Smith, Montville
Darwin R. Martell, Wharton
Raymond Jones, Denville
Clifford Keezer, Boonton
Thomas Ryan, Pompton Plains (Pequannock Township)
Robert M. Basinski, Boonton
The event coincides with Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative encouraging counties and residents to display green lights from Nov. 4 through Veterans Day, Nov. 11, as a symbol of support for veterans. Morris County is extending the campaign through Nov. 12, the day of its ceremony, and invites residents and business owners to do the same.
Morris County Veterans of Valor
During the ceremony, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners will also honor the memories of two local patriots of the American Revolution as we close out the 2026 celebration activities of America’s 250th anniversary.