E739 VercammenLaw News

E739 VercammenLaw News 1 Veteran’s Day November 11 2 Sgt. Al Vercammen in Korean War 3. Veterans and Sons/Grandsons of Veterans should join the American Legion 4 2025 DWI Sentencing Table 5 Non racing group runs 1. Veteran’s Day November 11:  Local military veterans will be holding services and other events this week to commemorate Veterans Day. The holiday, originally called Armistice Day, was created to honor veterans of World War I.         While in college at University of Scranton I wrote my senior class project on my grandfather Albert Louis Vercammen who fought in WWI against the German army with the Belgian Army. I wrote how he helped defeat the Germans to make the world safe for democracy.       The Vercammens in World History is now published  as part of the new Amazon book: Life & Times of Al & Carol Vercammen: plus Vercammens in World History https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKCSQVCX?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Kindle $2.00 Paperback $6.00 2. Sgt. Al Vercammen in Korean War           Decades after WWI, the Red Chinese stormed into North Korea in the Korean War and threatened Communism throughout Asia. The Army summoned my dad, Albert P. Vercammen, to go over and fight the invaders. He was on a Navy troop carrier crossing the Pacific when the North Koreans and Chinese heard about the fierce Vercammen fighting spirit. The North Koreans started to retreat and wanted to surrender. The cowardly United Nations let them call it a truce. Again, the world was safe for democracy.   While in Korea, my father Al Vercammen was promoted to Staff Sergeant. I recall him saying Korea was the coldest place in the world. Also, unlike the TV show MASH that had hot nurses, the ones in Korea were not attractive. The black and white photos taken in Korea my Dad show barren hills near their Spartan tents. It looked cold. I am glad I did not have to go over there. So as Americans, we thank our Dads and other vets that got the call to duty [draft] and helped turn the tide against the Communists.  My father was fortunate to be in the Army since he was able to attend college on the GI Bill at Newark College of Engineering, now NJIT. After drafted he went by train to basic training near Indianapolis. The Division was called the Dixie Brigade, and played the Dixie song when new recruits arrived. Basic training was like Officer & Gentleman Movie and Full Metal Jacket. He said for 16 weeks a Drill Sergeant yelled at everything.  At end of basic training they received weekend pass before they would leave for Korea from Spokane . He decided to take the train back to Jersey City to see his parents. Knowing they would miss the train to the west coast Al and other Army buddies paid their way to fly to Spokane to make the ship to Korea. My late father in law John Bachenski served in WWII in the Army Air Corp, the forerunner of the Air Force. He helped start the sonar radar program for the Army. He successfully helped defend the air base at Boca Raton, Florida from any German U boats or invading   I always stand for the National Anthem to honor veterans and those who served. Numerous events to honor veterans will be held across NJ and the USA. 3. Veterans and Sons/Grandsons of Veterans should join the American Legion    To honor my Dad and other veterans I joined the Sons of American Legion. I am a Member of Sons of American Legion, Edison Father & Son Post 435, which is located on 43 Oakland Ave, Edison, NJ 08817 near Plainfield Ave and Wick Plaza.  Eligible veterans would be able to provide a Form DD214 (or similar) to verify their eligibility. If you don’t meet these requirements, you can still support the USA and Posts of the American Legion. It’s possible that you may be able to join one of the other organizations in the “Legion Family.” The Sons of The American Legion (SAL) is comprised of male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of American Legion members. (There are no age limitations.) Many posts have an active SAL program and you can contact one near you to learn more. (Visit www.legion.org/sons for more information.) Their sister organization is the American Legion Auxiliary. Eligibility is open to mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great granddaughters, or grandmothers of members of The American Legion, or of deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed war eras. It’s nice to stop in the canteen [social quarters] after work to watch a game, have a beer or pizza with locals. https://www.facebook.com/American-Legion-Father-Son-Post-435-474025345951817/ The American Legion is a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.  Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with “comfort items” and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities. To contact the American Legion, Edison Father & Son Post 435 Call (732) 985-9768. Hall Rental also available for events More details at http://www.legion.org/membership/faq        I also join the VFW Auxiliary of VFW Post 133 485 Cranbury Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (732) 254-9674 https://www.facebook.com/EBVFW133/ Membership requirements of VFW are similar to the American Legion. Both men and women are in the auxiliary. East Brunswick VFW has Friday night dinners, plus sponsors a popular 5k race every July. VFW also has Hall Rental also available for events. 4. 2025 DWI Loss of license, penalties and Sentencing table                    License suspension/Interlock/Fines table: BAC        Offense #       d/l loss         Interlock           Fines & Costs           NONE                1               NONE              90 days        $250 to $400 + $390 .08-.099            1            NONE                90 days         $250 to $400 + $390 .10 -.149            1           NONE             7 mo – 1 yr       $300 to $500 +$390 .15 +                   1            3 mo.               12 – 15 mo.      $300 to $500 + $390 N/A                   2*          1 – 2 yrs             2 - 4 yrs         $500 to $1000 + $390  N/A                   3 **         8 yrs                 2 – 4 yrs         $1000 + $390                                     See NJSA 39:4-50 and NJSA 39:4-50.17  * Second offenders must perform 30-days of community service + minimum 2-days in jail which can be satisfied thru detainment at the IDRC **Third offense requires 180-days in jail        Addition assessments = $390 in every case ·          1. $50—Victims of Crime Compensation Assessment—N.J.S.A. 2C:43-3.1(c) ·         2. $75—Safe Neighborhoods Services Fund—N.J.S.A. 2C:43-3.2(a)(1) ·          3. $33—Court Costs—N.J.S.A. 22A:3-4 ·          4. $1—Body Armor Replacement Fund—N.J.S.A. 39:5-41(d) ·          5. $1—New Jersey Spinal Cord Research Fund—N.J.S.A. 39:5-41(e) ·          6. $100—Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund—N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.8 ·          7. $1—Autism Fund—N.J.S.A. 39:5-41(f) ·          8. $3—DNA Fund—N.J.S.A. 39:5-41(g) ·          9. $1—Brain Injury Research Fund—N.J.S.A. 39:5-41(h) ·          10. $125 - Mobile video recording systems fund N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) Source:  GardenStateCLE.com & Dr. Robert Ramsey Esq.   Ken & Robert have lectured together for GardenStateCLE 5. Jersey Shore Ocean Grove Sunday Runday - SUNDAY AM Group Run, not a race 11/12/25 Wednesday nights Raritan Valley Road Runners RVRR group run   starts 6:30   between 3-6 miles, then to Park Pub Reformed church 19 S 2nd Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904 Also Dec 10 To join the club, go to https://www.rvrr.org 11/23/25 Jersey Shore Ocean Grove Sunday Runday - SUNDAY AM Group Run, not a race When:                Sunday Mornings Start Time:         8 AM Where:               Ocean Grove, NJ Meetup Point:              Boardwalk - Ocean Ave & Main Street Distance:            3 to 10+ Miles   also 12/21/25 SUNDAY RUNDAY is one of two group runs that meets in Ocean Grove.  Starting the Sunday of Memorial Day, we now start at 8:00 AM on the Boardwalk (Main & Ocean Aves) right by the flag pole.  We typically head out south on the boardwalk and run through Bradley Beach, Avon, Belmar and Spring Lake and then back to Ocean Grove.  Sometimes we head north into Asbury Park. Join us and run anywhere from 3-10 miles with the great group of regulars. https://www.jsrc.org/group-runs

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