Stone Harbor Dedicates Public Works Vehicle to Jack Gryning

STONE HARBOR – The Borough of Stone Harbor dedicated a new public works vehicle to Jack Gryning, a longtime employee who passed away at his home Nov. 10, 2013. The dedication was made during the Stone Harbor Borough Council meeting March 18.
“It was our distinct pleasure to have Jack as an employee of the Stone Harbor Department of Public Works”, said Stone Harbor Public Works Superintendent Grant Russ. “Jack was a quiet man and very dedicated to his work. He knew every inch of Stone Harbor like it was his own”.
The Borough acquired a new trash and recycling truck and added it to the Borough’s current fleet. Employees decided to dedicate the vehicle to Gryning by creating a special logo that included his employee identification number to honor his nearly quarter century of public service to the community.
John Joseph “Jack” Gryning was a long time resident of North Wildwood and began his career with the Stone Harbor Department of Public Works Feb. 29, 1988 as a Recycling Department Laborer before he was quickly promoted to a truck driver. Gryning worked for the Borough for over 24 years. Before his career in Stone Harbor, Gryning served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. His hobbies included reading, discussing sports, and working out daily in his favorite gym.
A moment of silence for Jack Gryning was held following a presentation and discussion of his career by Superintendent Russ. Gryning was the only member of the Stone Harbor Department of Public Works to pass away while he was still employed by the Borough. He was anticipating his retirement at the conclusion of the 2014 summer season.
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