A section of New Jersey highway near Philadelphia was renamed the “Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange” in honor the naval officer from Egg Harbor Township killed by a drunken driver on July 22, 2000. Elliott’s death, which occurred two months after he’d graduated the U.S. Naval Academy, led his parents to form the HERO … Read more
Bellmawr, N.J. – At a ceremony held Thursday, November 7, state transportation officials dedicated the Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange, honoring the member of the USNA Class of 2000 from Egg Harbor Township, N.J. who was killed in a July, 2000 collision with a drunken driver. New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Francis O’Connor … Read more
The Windjammer’s Kathy Ryan Hoover and the Elliotts celebrate her victory in the 2024 HEROtini Mocktail Challenge award night festivities held October 29 at Harbor Pines Golf Club Egg Harbor Township, NJ– The Windjammer Café and Grille in Somers Point was named the winner of the 2024 HEROtini Mocktail Challenge in competition held Tuesday evening … Read more
The NJ State Police Mounted Unit lead this year’s HERO Walk October 20 in Ocean City Ocean City, N.J. – More than 300 supporters and families of DUI victims gathered on the Ocean City Boardwalk Sunday, October 20 for the 13th annual HERO Walk. The event raised more than $40,000 for the John R. Elliott … Read more
A family is honoring the memory of their son in an unusual but meaningful way with the dedication of a new highway interchange. John R. Elliott graduated in 2000 with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy and was headed home to celebrate his mother’s birthday at her home in Egg Harbor Township. He chose to … Read more
Cape May, N.J. – In a ceremony held Saturday, July 6 prior to the city’s annual Independence Day Parade, the police department unveiled its new HERO Patrol Car to prevent drunk and impaired driving. The Chevrolet Tahoe is wrapped with the message “Be a HERO. Be a Designated Driver” and the blue and yellow emblem … Read more
In a ceremony that spotlighted dedication and advocacy for safe driving, Colin Wojciechowski, a dedicated junior from Marlton, New Jersey, clinched the title of 2024 HERO of the Year at Stockton University. The prestigious accolade, granted by the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers, was announced during an event held at the campus … Read more
‘Rolling Billboard’ Encourages Use of Designated Drivers Egg Harbor Twp., NJ (August 1, 2023) – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers has partnered with the Egg Harbor Township Police Department to unveil the Campaign’s 20th HERO patrol vehicle to promote the use of safe and sober designated drivers. Immediately after its unveiling, … Read more
Police departments throughout New Jersey are embracing a unique statewide program to end drunk and impaired driving in memory of a young naval officer. In partnership with the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign, a fleet of 20 police departments have turned their patrol cars into rolling billboards reminding the public to become HEROES by … Read more
The 3rd Annual “Remembering Michael T. Sot HERO Walk” is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark, NJ. The Walk is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe and sober designated drivers and to celebrate Michael’s life. The Sot family honors Michael’s memory, … Read more
