![]() ![]() In April of 1998, Greg had an opportunity to work in his hometown of Monroe Township and accepted a position as a Patrolman with the Monroe Township Police Department. He was honored as an Officer of the Month while serving at the Delaware River Port Authority from January 1992-April 1998. Hostage Negotiator to assist individuals contemplating suicide. Due to a rise in suicide on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, he became an original member of the High Angle Rescue Team and became a certified F.B.I. Upon graduating High School, Greg immediately entered the Camden County Police Academy in January of 1992 and began his career in Law Enforcement as a Patrolman with the Delaware River Port Authority Police Department in Camden, New Jersey. Joseph High School and graduated from the Williamstown High School in 1991. “It’s cool to see the ripple effect Mikey has,” Rooney said, “It’s never-ending, his positivity.Greg Wolfe was born and raised in Williamstown section of Monroe Township with his three sisters, by their parents, Lynda and Jim Wolfe. Nichols works as a paraprofessional at Monroe High, and Rooney sees the impact he has on kids (and teachers) who need a dose of perspective. And the Atlantic has been rough lately, with Hurricane Fiona roiling the seas. His previous record for continuously surfing was seven hours. He served as an ocean lifeguard in Spring Lake for seven summers and surfs year-round.Įven then, Saturday’s effort was a leap of faith. As a high schooler he ran on Christian Brothers Academy’s powerhouse cross country team, then completed triathlons while a student at The College of New Jersey. Rooney, a 36-year-old Howell native, knows a thing or two about going the distance. “The guy is putting his body through hell for me.” The 'ripple effect' ![]() “Joe is just a phenomenal human being,” he said. Nichols is beyond grateful for the support. “At that point we were all delirious, and that helped to push us home.” Rooney said. The cherry on top was an appearance by Nichols around 4 p.m. The camaraderie of the group made it an incredible day.” “It started under the stars and the moon, and it was 45 degrees (outside) and the wind was howling. “It was surreal,” Rooney said of the surfing. View Gallery: Photos: Marathon surfing for a good cause ![]()
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