A dedication ceremony honoring the memory of Jeremy Dylan Maraj was held on October 19, 2019 at Irene Hoppe Park.
The basketball court at the park was dedicated to Maraj, who was 12 years old when he died on July 19 after sustaining severe injuries in a hit-and-run accident that occurred on Galloping Hill Road on July 17.
To honor Maraj's memory, neighbor Elizabeth Zembilis organized the dedication ceremony, with support from local officials. A bench, trees, and a plaque were installed by Union Township.
Zembilis, who lives next door to the Maraj family, said,“ This is, and always has been, about honoring and remembering an extraordinary child. Jeremy brought a smile to everyone’s face. It didn’t matter if you were a child, an adult, or an elder — Jeremy knew how to brighten your day. I wanted to organize something that would allow his legacy to live on and inspire others.”
The fundraiser raised enough funds to also have a bench installed at Washington School, where Jeremy attended elementary school. The remaining proceeds from the fundraiser were to be donated to Walk In Sunshine, a charity based in Westfield whose premise is to help parents who have lost young children both financially and spiritually.
Irene Hoppe Park is located at 1025 Galloping Hill Road, Union.
Source: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/union/sections/community-announcements/articles/dedication-ceremony-for-jeremy-maraj-set-for-saturday
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