We were contacted by a gentleman who works in a South Jersey VA Office. He had found the pictured military sign in the crawl space of his home and contacted us in hopes we could help him identify the location/owner. 

It's not often we are contacted about something local, so it was a nice surprise. Ironically, we know of this hero - numerous mutual friends. Unfortunately though, he passed away less than a year ago.

Retired Deptford Police Chief, John J Marolt died on May 21, 2020, just days before his 65th birthday.

From  1975 to 1997, he served in the military intelligence branch of the U.S. Army Reserves and New Jersey Army National Guard. A veteran of 23 years, he retired as 1st Sergeant .

He served the Township of Deptford for 30 years, excelled through the ranks of the Police Department in nearly every division, attaining the rank of Chief in the year 2003 until his retirement on May 31, 2009. 

He attained countless achievements throughout his decorated and storied career. Chief Marolt held a Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Public Administration and was a Certified Public Manager. His numerous posts and professional associations included a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Academy Session #220, past President of both the Gloucester County Police Chief’s Association and FOP Lodge #72, as well as a member of the Gloucester County Police Academy Advisory Board. Chief Marolt also volunteered his time as an animal care provider for the Gloucester County Animal Shelter. From 2013 until his passing, Chief Marolt served as the Military Veterans Initiative Coordinator for the Community Programs Division at the New Jersey State Parole Board.

This hero is buried in the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 240 S Tuckahoe Rd, Williamstown, NJ.  He is survived by his son, Frank, and fianacee Doris Pye.