Basilone Parade Committee Announces Two Grand Marshalls

The Basilone Parade introduces its two Grand Marshals for the 2025 Basilone Parade.

Both are World War II veterans. 

Benjamin Jackson was a Marine who saw action in the Philippines. 

Roy Ruffa was a fighter pilot in the Pacific. 

Their bios were provided in the news:

http://raritan-online.com/benjamin-jackson.htm

http://raritan-online.com/roy-ruffa.htm

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