JOIN US FOR BORO IN LIGHTS ON DECEMBER 3 AT 6PM Plaque presented to Wing Commander of the 177th Fighter Wing Council President George Cossabone and Councilwoman Daniele Spence with Memorial Day Parade Committee Chair, Charlene Vitale, presented a plaque to Colonel Derek Routt, Wing Commander of the 177th Fighter Wing, NJANJ in appreciation for the fighter jet flyovers performed from 2012 thru 2021 during Glassboro's Memorial Day Parade. These flyovers have been a source of great pride and patriotism for the parade participants and spectators, particularly for the members of VFW Post 679, who play a large role in planning our parade every year. The 177th Fighter Wing's motto is "Community Based, Global Impact" and they have pledged to support the State of New Jersey and all its municipalities with environmental stewardship, positive role model support, patriotic encouragement, value-added event sponsorship, and participation and by providing an opportunity and educational gateway. Pictured left to right: Council President George Cossabone, Lt Col Timothy "Sonic" Hassell (one of the fighter jet pilots for the 2021 parade flyover) Memorial Day Parade Committee Chair Charlene Vitale, Colonel Derek Routt, Wing Commander of the 177th, and Councilwoman Daniele Brida Spence. OCTOBER 5, 2021 FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN REDDIT TUMBLR PINTEREST 0 LIKES PREVIOUS Rowan University to open fossil museum showing dinosaurs found in South Jersey NEXT Employees in New Jersey could earn extra $500 in new back-to-work program