Memorial Day at Circle BMW

For the sixth year, Circle BMW will be donating to Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund in honor of Memorial Day. The donation amount will be determined based on the number of cars Circle BMW sells during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. For every vehicle sold on Friday, May 27, 2022, Saturday, May 28, 2022, and Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Circle BMW will donate $100 per vehicle to the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund.

Marion Zilinski, the mother of Lt. Zilinski, co-founder and board member of Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, said, “Circle BMW has been a long-time supporter and contributor to our mission, and we are extremely grateful for their friendship and charitable donations.” 

Circle BMW’s Founder and President, Tom DeFelice, Jr., has a long history of supporting military-related organizations. DeFelice said, “Memorial Day is a time to reflect and honor the men and women who gave their lives to ensure our freedom. Lt. Zilinski made the ultimate sacrifice for America and his family has kept his memory alive by helping other military families, a selfless and admirable act of kindness. It is our honor to again make a charitable donation to the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund in support of the good work being done to assist our U.S. Armed Forces and their families.”

Lt. Zilinski grew up in Middletown, N.J., and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in Lincroft, where he was a member of the swim team.  He received his nomination to attend the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and graduated in 2004.  He also completed Airborne School while a student at West Point.

After graduation from Ranger School, he was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) “Rakkasan.”  He deployed with the 101st Airborne Division on Sept. 17, 2005.  As a result of a roadside bombing near Bayji, 155 miles north of Baghdad, Lt. Zilinski died in Iraq on Nov. 19, 2005.

Lt. Zilinski’s medals include: Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Global War on Terror, Iraq Campaign Service Medal and the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal.

As an act of love and to honor his life and memory, Lt. Zilinski’s family and friends founded the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, whose mission is to continue to serve and assist returning men and women who were wounded in service to our nation and to provide the support that improves the welfare of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. The fund also supports scholarships at CBA.

For more information about the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, please visit runwithdennis.org or email RunwithDennis@yahoo.com.

As in past years, Circle BMW will be closed on Monday, Memorial Day, May 30, 2022, in honor of our fallen heroes.