West Orange Police Lieutenant Honored During Essex County Veterans Day Celebration – TAPinto.net

NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently honored West Orange Police Lieutenant Charles Bryant for his service with the United States Navy during the 2019 Veterans Celebration held at the Hall of Records in Newark, which recognizes the patriotism and sacrifices of New Jersey veterans.

Bryant was born is Danville, Ill. before moving to New Jersey. He attended high school in East Orange and joined the United States Navy delayed entry program during his junior year. He attended basic training/boot camp at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Chicago, Ill.

Upon graduation, Bryant was assigned to the Aircraft Carrier USS Independence CV-62, and served as a Gunners Mate. His tour of duty included Lebanon, Beirut during the Multi-National Peace Keeping Mission. He participated in the invasion of Grenada with Battle Group Four assigned to the 2nd Fleet that provided air and ground support. 

Upon returning to Lebanon, their mission included airstrikes against Syrian positions after the bombing of the United States Marine barracks.

Bryant received the Naval Unit Commendations, Navy “E” Ribbon (best carrier in the fleet), Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

He is pictured at the ceremony with his children Quincy and Kayla Bryant; missing from picture is his wife Stacy and children Denzel and Jalen.