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his amazing story outlines a path of achievements
that few men, who are not quite 25 years old, have
achieved. I couldn’t be more proud that this young
man, Luke Guinee, is my son.
Karate became a passion of his and a major part of his
youth. It is where he would reconnect with his elementary
school crush, who would eventually become his wife. By
the time he was 18, Luke was a 2nd degree black belt.
Strong and focused on his path, he joined the Marine
Corps because to him, he had to be part of this branch of
service. Luke quickly rose through the ranks and became
a leader among his fellow Marines.
Coming home from being stationed at 29 Palms,
California, the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department was
waiting to hire him. He was grateful for the opportunity
and remained there for two years, but yearned to make a
difference and help people every day. Although barely
23, Luke was chosen from hundreds of applicants and
hired on to the East Brunswick Police Department. He
continues to serve as a Marine Reservist while working
full time as a police officer. He has won the praise and
respect of his fellow East Brunswick Police officers who he
works with every day.
SPOTLIGHT
ON SERVICE
HIGHLIGHTING:
LUKE GUINEE
By Carol Nickerson, CMCA
First Service Residential
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Besides military and law enforcement achievements, Luke
is “big” brother to two sisters and one brother, even though
by birth, he’s the youngest. He is a much loved uncle to six
nieces and nephews and a wonderful husband to his wife,
Mary. Together they are “parents” to their white German
Shephard, Sophie.
This exceptional young man has achieved all of this, and
he’s not quite reached his 25th birthday. The never-ending
sense of service and strength he has in his law enforcement
and military career, as well as his dedication to his family
make me very proud to say he’s my son!
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