With a family tradition of military service, Luke Pennisi of Manahawkin has always wanted to do something to help veterans.
The junior at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft recently embarked on a service project in which he chose to collect donations for three veterans homes in New Jersey.
“Three of my grandparents and my father all served,” he said. “And when I graduate, I plan to go a military academy.”
The veterans homes are located in the Menlo Park section of Edison, Vineland and Paramus.
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