Mahwah vet is giving away lawn signs for Veterans Day. Here’s why

MAHWAH – A township veteran is again giving away free lawn signs to fellow military service members in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

“I’ve been doing this effort on my own for the past three years and this is year four,” John Fesen said. “I have paid for the sign design/graphics, manufacture of the sign and the sign holder. I will not accept any donation if offered.”

The signs read: “Here Lives a Veteran” and “Mahwah Salutes Your Service!”

Fesen, 78, a retired consultant with PepsiCo and Unilever, served as a private 1969-70 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island. South Carolina. He is currently a candidate for Mahwah Council.

The signs and holders will be distributed free of charge to residents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at Veteran’s Memorial Park at the intersection of Franklin Turnpike and Miller Road. The amount is limited, Fesen said.

Fesen supplies signs to veterans homes on request via email to [email protected].

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“The goal of my funding this goodwill gesture is to acknowledge, recognize and appreciate the city’s veterans who have served in our nation’s military,” Fesen said. “I think it’s important to identify specific Mahwah community veterans.”

Fesen, 78, a retired Unilever and PepsiCo food and beverage industry consultant, served in 1969-70 as a private with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina. He is currently a candidate for Mahwah Council. Other candidates for City Council are George W. Ervin, David May and Michelle Paz.

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