Morris County Hosts Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Tomorrow
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.