Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Edward Horn Edward Horn: Edward Horn was born about 1945. He graduated Riverside High School in 1963. He was a part of the 1961 State Championship Football team that was inducted into the Riverside Athletic Hall of Fame. After high school, Ed joined the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served for four years. He earned his Associate Degree at Burlington County College. He worked for Delanco Public Works for 35 years, never taking a sick day. He and his wife, Patricia and children Brian and Leah enjoyed camping in Maine and Pennsylvania, and when the crowds cleared after the summer, they headed to Avalon when it was most quiet. Ed was a lifelong learner. His goal was to go back to school to get his degree, which he accomplished by graduating from Rowan University Summa Cum Laude. He was humble and kind, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Ed died in February of 2023 at age 77. USCG ? ? 1945 - 2023

Updated October 30, 2023