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March 27th, 2008

Staff Sgt. William R. Neil Jr. of Hudson Catholic High School Killed in Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. William R. Neil Jr. Hudson Catholic Regional High School Graduate, Alumni
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Sad news. Staff Sgt. William R. Neil Jr, a Hudson Catholic High Regional High School alumni (Bergen Avenue, Jersey City), was killed in Afghanistan last Saturday when his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb.

If you know the fallen hero, you can pay last respect tomorrow (March 28) from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. at Holmdel Funeral Home. Mass will also be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, Holmdel.

News sources : News 1 | News 2

My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones.




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