COLONEL JEFF CANTOR, CANDIDATE FOR MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF, CALLED TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2016



HAZLET – Colonel Jeff Cantor, candidate for Monmouth County Sheriff, has been called to serve overseas in Slovenia. Cantor will be in command of approximately 1,900 soldiers from ten different nations. His mission is to teach emergency management, disaster response, and counter-terror operations to the allied nation’s military forces.

“When the country calls, I drop everything to fulfill our nation’s request. I am proud to do so,” said Colonel Cantor. He will be away for the next 3 weeks. While he is gone his team will sponsor a program called #OnDutyForJeff, asking people to campaign for him while he is overseas.

Cantor is a formidable opponent to his incumbent rival. His invaluable military experience has prepared him for the difficult tasks he could face as the next Monmouth County Sheriff. In 2011, Cantor started the Marlboro Sunshine Fund, benefiting local veterans.. In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, he raised over $100,000 for veterans and their families.

The colonel enlisted in the Army in 1985 as a Private First Class, after which he became commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Infantry. Cantor holds four military occupational specialties in Infantry, All-Source Intelligence, Imagery Intelligence, and Civil Affairs. He served in various units both in active duty and in the Army Reserves. He currently holds the rank of Colonel (0-6) in the Army Reserve.

As sitting Marlboro Councilman and liaison to the Marlboro police department, Cantor has been at the forefront on improving public safety in town, while increasing resources available to police department. He was instrumental in getting the Certified Emergency Response Team started in town and has worked closely with first responders. As the current heroin epidemic paralyzes our communities, Cantor’s time as an EMT provides him with the insight and know-how to confront this issue head on.

To participate in #OnDutyforJeff please contact meghan@monmouthstrong.com or call 732-739-8888.

Jeff Cantor is a member of the US Army Reserve. The use of his military rank, job title, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of The Army or the US Department of Defense.

Pallone, Lawmakers, and Military Leaders Honor NJ World War II Veteran with Distinguished Medals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2016



MORGANVILLE, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), along with Assemblywoman Amy Handlin and Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon, presented World War II veteran Joseph Zakalyk with eight distinguished honors for his achievements in the United States Army Air Forces and service to his country. Mr. Zakalyk, who is now 94-years old, served during World War II as an aerial photographer and gunner in the 745th Bombardment Squadron, 456th Bombardment Group, Fifteenth Air Force, successfully participating in 35 combat missions.

“This is a long overdue recognition of Joseph's exceptional bravery and sacrifices while serving during World War II,” said Congressman Pallone. “I feel privileged to have played a role in helping recognize Joseph’s distinguished service to our country and present him with the honors he has earned.”

Congressman Pallone's office was able to secure for Mr. Zakalyk the Air Medal & Oak Leaf Cluster Bronze Large, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal & Silver Star Attachment, World War II Victory Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII, Sharpshooter Badge & Carbine Bar, and a Certificate of Recognition from the United States Army.

The ceremony was hosted by the InfoAge Science History Learning Center and the World War II Era Studies Institute. Pallone and lawmakers offered remarks on Mr. Zakalyk’s distinguished service and Colonel William Peace, a Commander in the New Jersey National Guard, delivered the keynote address.

Donahue Documentary Takes On The War

by Richard Huff - New York Daily News

If he were a senior in college today, he probably wouldn't pay to see his film, "Body of War."

"Body of War" is a tough film that follows the story of U.S. Army soldier Tomas Young, whose spine was severed when he was shot after being in Iraq just five days.

The film was produced and directed by Ellen Spiro and Donahue. It hit festivals and theaters early this year, and will air tomorrow night(tonight) at 7 on the Sundance Channel.

"It's tough, it's hard-hitting and has a strong message," said Laura Michalchyshyn, general manager of Sundance. "We wanted to be able to tell a story that's real, honest and true and hasn't been manufactured."

Donahue met Young on a visit to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He also spoke to Young's mother during her bedside vigil for her son, who is paralyzed from the chest down.

"I couldn't get him out of my head," Donahue said. "The first thing you think is, why him and not me?"

The former TV host remained in contact with Young and his family, and the film emerged.

Donahue has been against the war in Iraq since the start, and lost his show at MSNBC in 2003 because of his nightly stance against the war and the Bush administration.

"Body of War" blends footage from the debate in Congress on the war with scenes from Thomas' struggle to adapt to life without the use of most of his body.

"This is the most sanitized war of my lifetime," Donahue said. "We do not see the pain. Less than 5% of us have sacrificed for this war. What you see in this film is the drama that's taking place in thousands of homes in this country occupied by young soldiers who have come home with hideous injuries."

The film, however, focuses on just one. Young's life involves pain, multiple health problems and trouble dealing with the sort of activities most people take for granted.

"The American people do not see this," Donahue said. "This war is over to them. Less than 10% of us identified the war as a the major reason we were voting."

Sundance's decision to air the documentary on Veterans' Day is not an accident.

"It's not just about Iraq, it's about how we've treated these veterans," Michalchyshyn said. "I don't think a lot of people have conceived of the Iraq war veterans the same way as World War I or World War II veterans."

In addition to Sundance, where "Body of War" will get multiple plays, the film is out on DVD. Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam wrote two songs for it, and part of the proceeds of the DVD sales at Pearl Jam's Web site go to Young.

"Before the next President swaggers in front of the camera with a big lone-star belt buckle and says, 'Bring it on,'" Donahue said, "I want them to meet the honorably discharged Army Spc. Thomas Young."