BERGENFIELD, NJ -- On Memorial Day, Bergenfield residents were out in full force to celebrate the holiday that honors the brave men and women that have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe. Hundreds of residents joined Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, Congressman Josh Gottheimer and a multitude of other dignitaries and elected officials.
“After a difficult year in which many of us lost loved ones due to COVID-19, it is so tremendously exciting to be able to celebrate Memorial Day with so many in our community in attendance,” said Mayor Amatorio. “On Memorial Day we honored not only the brave men and women that have served our country at war but our firefighters in Bergenfield that work so hard to keep our families safe. Thank you to the Governor and the First Lady for attending our parade and for all of our elected officials that joined us on this special day.”
The day began with Mayor Amatorio and the Borough Council joining in a ceremony to honor the Bergenfield Fire Department for their tireless work to protect Borough families and property. During the next ceremony, the Mayor and the Borough Council were joined by Assemblyman Chris Tully and Bergen County Commissioner Thomas Sullivan for a ceremony honoring veterans of foreign wars that have died in service of America. The day of celebration ended with a march from Coopers Pond Park to Memorial Field Park for the Memorial Day Parade.
