Alvin "Archie" Fagan will be presented with the distinguished Citizen of the Year Award from the Hunterdon Arrowhead District of the Washington Crossing Council of the Boy Scouts on Oct. 20, 2016.
RARITAN TWP. - Alvin "Archie" Fagan will be presented with the distinguished Citizen of the Year Award from the Hunterdon Arrowhead District of the Washington Crossing Council of the Boy Scouts on Oct. 20.
The event honors individuals in Hunterdon County who represent the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law in their life, according to a news release.
Fagan has become a recognizable figure in the Flemington ShopRite in Raritan Township and the community with a dedicated following of customers that look forward to shopping in the store and being greeted in Fagan's unique way.
He continues to work to this day greeting customers, promoting sales, and acting as an ambassador to the community.
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Fagan has also been the recipient of many awards of distinction, including receiving a Resolution from the District 16 Legislators, being named Grand Marshal of the Flemington Holiday Parade and receiving a Quilt of Valor for his dedication and service in World War II.
He has also been requested to participate in numerous speaking engagements throughout the community, sharing his experiences among the young and old.
Donald Mann, a former United States Navy Seal Team Six commando, CIA operative, adventure competitor and author, will present the award to Fagan.
Mann will be the featured speaker of the evening, revealing stories and personal anecdotes from his many years working with the SEAL teams and competing as a world-class athlete.
The evening will be held at the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Little Theater. Tickets are $25 per person; registration can be done online. The doors will open at 6 with light refreshments in the Atrium. The program starts at 7 p.m.
Proceeds from the event will support the programs of the Washington Crossing Council, which serves Hunterdon and Mercer counties in New Jersey and Bucks County in Pennsylvania. For more information, call 215-348-7205.