Last month, over 50 community members gathered at American Legion Post 493 to honor Little Egg Harbor’s own Radioman 2nd Class Ann Petronaci, as Jersey Shore Quilts of Valor Chapter 95426 wrapped her in her very own quilt.

HIGH PRAISE: Radioman 2nd Class Ann Petronaci (left) is congratulated by Congressman Jeff Van Drew for her valor.
In addition to the QOV Jersey Shore chapter founder Laurie J. Didyk, Congressman Jeff Van Drew, Little Egg Harbor Committeeman Kenneth Laney Jr., and American Legion Post 493 First Vice Kate Hackett spoke to thank and congratulate Petronaci for her courageous service.
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