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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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