John Pacifico, Chairman of the John Basilone Parade For the Past 23 Years,
Received a proclamation from Governor Chris Christie and a sculptor of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising
From Bridgadier General James Grant - New Jersey National Guard Director.
This was done at a ceremony commemorating the 235th birthday of the Marine Corp,
held at the Governor's Mansion on Drumthwacket on November 13th, 2010.