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The Protectors of Freedom Monument at Toms River's Bey Lea Park. Unveiled in June 2017,
sculptor Brian Hanlon created the monument to reflect every conflict from 1917 to present.
The walkway leading up to the monument has signs explaining the story of each figure, creating an atmosphere of reverence.
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identified) work in conjunction with
the Foundation to find solutions to
shortcomings in healthcare, the arts,
and education, resulting in the great-
est outcome for all members of the
community.
The Jay and Linda Grunin
Center for the Arts at Ocean
County College not only hosts enter-
tainers from around the world but
also serves as a home for young
performers at the Jersey Shore. The
Grunin Foundation's $5.75 million
endowment established the Center,
which has grown local talent while
bringing world-class visual and per-
forming artists to the Jersey Shore.
The Center also serves as the home
for the Garden State Philharmonic
Orchestra, the Ocean County Teen
Arts Festival, and the New Jersey
State Teen Arts Festival. The Grunin
Center enriches the culture of all
