By Megan Smith and
Albert Countryman Jr.
Brian Smith has served his country since 1995, including two tours in Iraq, and returned home in 2009.
Due to a tragic burst double brain aneurysm, now he needs help from American citizens.
To aid in this effort, the Metro Diner on Route 130 in Brooklawn will donate 10 percent of all proceeds May 3 and 4 to Brian Smith, who is now in rehabilitating from his illness and is not eligible for disability.
Also, this week the owners put a donation jar near the cashier to collect donations until May 4.
\”All money will go directly toward paying Brian’s health care bills,\” the owners said.
Brian Smith was raised in Washington Township. He attended school there, and at St. Augustine’s Prep in Richmond.
Currently, he lives in Woodbury. His parents, Frank and Mary Jane Smith, are residents of Williamstown.
In 1995, Brian had enlisted in U.S Army Infantry. He did his basic training at Fort Benning, GA, and then was
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