Township names street in honor of 9/11 victim

EDISON - Family and friends of Edward T. Strauss gathered Saturday morning on the street where he used to live.

The township honored Strauss that morning in a fashion usually reserved for veterans of American wars - they named a street after him.

But Strauss never served in the armed forces. His was a different type of sacrifice.

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Like Father, Like Son

Ed Strauss, the youngest son of Eddie, is following in his father's footsteps when it comes to helping others. He recently received the Woodbridge Township Mayor's Youth Volunteer Award. Read all about it!

Fallen Heroes to get 9/11 Medals

Thirteen Port Authority civilian employees and 37 Port Authority Police Officers were given a special 9/11 heroes "Medal of Valor" posthumously by President Bush in Washington, D.C. Port Authority officials successfully lobbied to get the employees' families the medals because the 13 individuals provided critical electrical, structural, mechanical and operations information to police and fire officials during the evacuation that saved thousands. Officials said their role has been little known by members of the general public.

Eddies family, including his wife, 2 sons and mother attended the ceremony and received the medal together. Photos