Manahawkin native Amanda Simpson moved back to Ocean Acres from Lacey Township this summer after her husband, Scott Simpson, a Marine Corps veteran with PTSD, took his own life in their garage. At the new house, she had a black metal sign, a fallen soldier silhouette, on display in the front yard, accented with mourning flags and spot lighting. Her brother-in-law had surprised her with the gift on the anniversary of Scott’s death.
TA-DA: Dennis Addesso unveils the new sign to an emotional Amanda Simpson. (Photo by Victoria Ford)
A few weeks ago, the sign was stolen from her yard.
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