Melissa Van Der Wall (Dean of Students), Sheree Hamway, and Jo Ann Vander Wall created the Linda Hartley Memorial Scholarship to honor the legacy of their aunt and sister (respectively). “Linda was an indelible spirit and life’s best gift to us” says Melissa Van Der Wall.  “The greatest and most fun memories in our lives involved Linda.  She loved to laugh and one could pick her laugh out of a crowd of hundreds.  Her ability to laugh at herself and laugh with others – it’s what made her so amazing. Linda was the most thoughtful and selfless person.  My sister and I were always so excited to see her, and she always seemed to make everything possible.”

Linda served her community as a member of the Haledon Ambulance Corps, a volunteer organization serving three towns, and departed the organization as a lifetime member. Linda passed in July of 2017. Melissa, Sheree, and Jo Ann wish to honor Linda’s memory and created this scholarship to benefit an undergraduate student who has made a commitment to any first responder role.

The essay for this scholarship should include what you do in a first responder role and why you chose it.

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