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Larson Honors CT Friends of Veterans

October 12, 2016

West Hartford, CT – Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) recognized the CT Friends of Veterans, Inc. for their work in organizing the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance’s recent stop in West Hartford. The traveling memorial was in Connecticut from August 26th – 28th, allowing veterans and their loved ones a chance to pay their respects. Larson hosted a reception for the CT Friends of Veterans at American Legion Post 96, where he presented them with the Fallen Star.

“John Scanlon and the CT Friends of Veterans did a tremendous job in bringing the Wall of Remembrance to West Hartford,” said Larson. “Memorials like this give veterans, their loved ones, and our whole community the chance to mourn those we have lost and find comfort with one another. Organizing such events is often long, thankless work. That is why I wanted to recognize John and all of the other veterans and organizers for their efforts.”

Larson presented the CT Friends of Veterans with replicas of the Fallen Star Memorial at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. The monument is dedicated to Major General Harold J. Greene, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 5, 2014.

Larson recognized the following individuals:
  • MaryEllen Attardo
  • Paul Barry
  • Renee Beaudry McCue
  • Linda Bixler
  • Richard Bixler
  • Cindi Chesters
  • Vernon Eldred
  • Christina Erskine
  • Peter Galgano
  • Charles Goodwin
  • Tammy Goodwin
  • Ben Grainger
  • Jay Greco
  • Denise Johnson
  • Kyla Lenihan
  • Monique Melanson-Hunter
  • Crissy Meyer Laussier
  • Leesa Philippon
  • Ray Philippon
  • James Prindle
  • Jeffrey Prindle
  • Mike Rogalsky
  • John Scanlon
  • Dave Sgro
  • Brian Shingler

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