At the monument dedicated to “The Glory and Honor and Eternal Memory to all Veterans” built at the highest location in the state, the American Legion Family of New Jersey gathered on Sunday, June 28, for the 77th Annual High Point Memorial services. From across the Garden State, over 150 members of the organization - which consists of veterans, Sons, Auxiliary members and Riders - assembled to honor the service and sacrifice of New Jersey veterans since the founding of the country.
“[It was] nice to see our NJ American Legion Family continuing to remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country”, noted newly installed 2026-2027 Department Commander Anthony L. Gladden. “We will continue moments like these as a testament to their strength, courage and commitment to the United States of America.”
The event consisted of a march of state and county leadership from the parking lot to the obelisk-shaped monument sitting atop a rock outcropping at 1,803 feet above sea level, where representatives from the American Legion Family had an opportunity to speak and reflect on 250 years of uniformed military service to the nation ... some of which happened before we were a country.
Standing amongst flags flying on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, the event is attended by those in the park and neighbors who come out to support our veterans. Members from The American Legion traveled from as far as Camden County and beyond so that we never forget the cost of freedom.
The event, held for the last few decades on the last Sunday in June, was first held in March 1941. With the state, called the department, establishing after the second world war a tradition of hosting a massive annual service and wreath-laying event every summer, the memorial is organized by the Sussex County American Legion.
On land dedicated by Col. and Mrs. Anthony Kuser, the monument – a replica of the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston – was dedicated on June 21, 1930 “to the memory of all who have served in any war and in any branch of service.”
To bring awareness and to honor New Jersey’s record of service to the country, The American Legion proudly assembles on the highest peak of the Kittatinny Mountains each year, showing that the largest veterans service organization in the country is not only alive and well but thriving.
