South Jersey Police Pay Tribute to John Elliott and HERO Campaign on 25th Anniversary

Woodstown, N.J. – In ceremonies held here last Tuesday, state transportation officials and police departments throughout South Jersey paid tribute to Navy Ensign John Elliott of Egg Harbor Township on the 25th anniversary of his death, and the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers he inspired. Officers from 24 police departments stood at attention by their  … Read more

Stockton University HERO Games

Stockton students came together on April 2, 2025, for the HERO Games—a high-energy Greek Week tradition that builds awareness for the HERO Campaign and promotes responsible choices. Watch the recap video below to see it all in action.

NJ highway interchange named in memory of John Elliott

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

New Jersey Dedicates I-295 Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange

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