Larson Presents Vietnam Veterans with Vietnam War Commemoration Pins
Hartford, CT – Today, on Flag Day, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented 34 Vietnam War Veterans with Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins and Presidential Certificates. The objective of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration is to recognize, thank, and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifices during the U.S. involvement in Vietnam – November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975. Congressman Larson’s office is a Commemorative Partner of the program.
“When Vietnam veterans returned home, they did not receive the ‘welcome home’ they deserved. These brave women and men sacrificed so much for their country. More than 58,000 of their sisters and brothers never returned home. There are still far too many who are unaccounted for, either missing in action or prisoners of war. Our Vietnam Veterans still live with the consequences of what was one of America’s longest wars, yet they have gone out of their way to ensure that generations of veterans who fought after them receive they dignity and respect they deserve. I am glad we were able to provide 34 of these heroes with a proper ‘thank you’ today,” said Larson.
Veterans Who Were Honored:
United States Air Force
1. John Anderson
2. Thomas Comer
3. John Damm
4. Robert Driscoll
5. Cornelius Duggan
6. Michael Emery
7. Larry Myers
United States Army
8. Gerald Augustine
9. Peter D’Amato
10. James Dooley
11. Michael Fox
12. Steven Harris
13. Judith LaDauceur
14. Berisford Lewis
15. Gary Mcbride
16. Giacomo Mordente III
17. James Smith
18. Joseph Sousa
19. Robert Venti
20. James York
United States Marine Corps
21. Paul Barry
22. Michael Brosnan
23. Daniel Cahill
24. Mcdonald Molina
25. Conley Monk Jr.
26. Bruce Myers
United States Navy
27. Forrest Anderson
28. James Butler
29. Elliot Donn
30. Henry Gompper, Jr.
31. Kathryn Keily
32. Barry Lazlo
33. Arthur Melycher
34. Gene Metcalf