The seashore towns of New Jersey have been a haven for people of all ages to experience an idyllic world filled with the scents, sights and sounds of sea, sky, sun and sand. We played in the surf, sand dunes, back bays and walked the quaint streets feeling safe and happy The Jersey seashore provided cherished experiences that taught us that paradise on earth was not only possible - it was what we were living - now We all have wonderful Jersey seashore memories that we revisit over and over during those long winter months, comforting and assuring us that when the seasons change, we will return to renew our spirits and create new memories. These stories illustrate how the Jersey seashore is central in shaping many lives. The characters and events move across time like a seashell skipping on the surface of an incoming wave. I am aware that you, too, have many stories to tell. Perhaps one day we will meet strolling along the edge of the sea, and sit in the sand for a spell as we look upon the horizon and share our memories and create new ones.