Retired Army Capt. Edward O’Connor, a former New Jersey state senator and Superior Court judge, has joined the board of trustees of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation.
O’Connor was the first Vietnam veteran elected to the state Senate, representing District 31 from 1982-2002. He is credited with writing the legislation that created the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel.
Following his service in the state Senate, he was appointed a Superior Court judge for Hudson County.
“The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial holds a special place in my heart, as it serves as a home to my fellow Vietnam veterans, including the 1,564 brave New Jersey men and one woman who died fighting for our country,” O’Connor said. “I’m pleased to join this dynamic board of professionals who are dedicated to preserving the memories of New Jersey’s fallen heroes, as well as the history of the Vietnam era, for future generations.”
NJVMF Vice Chair Nick Asselta applauded the announcement.
“We’re thrilled to appoint Vietnam veteran Sen. and Judge O’Connor to our board of trustees, as he has already dedicated so much to our organization, including sponsoring the bill to create a New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial,” he said.
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