CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL VIETNAM VETERANS
Ahead of Veterans Day, Congressman Morelle presents local honorees with Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in recognition of their service and sacrifice
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service.
“Today, I have the extraordinary privilege of presenting ten local veterans of the Vietnam War with lapel pins as a lasting memento of our country’s enduring gratitude,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “As President Calvin Coolidge once said: ‘the nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten.’ It is my hope that these pins serve as a constant reminder to our courageous veterans that we will never forget their service, sacrifice, and heroism.
Congressman Morelle is a member of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration—a national 50th anniversary commemoration, authorized by Congress. The Vietnam War Commemoration lapel pins are awarded to veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.
Today’s Honorees:
- Emil Anderson, US Marines
- Stuart Blume, US Navy
- David Cochran, US Navy
- John Connelly, US Airforce
- Richard Gatto, US Navy
- Gary Ginsburg, US Army
- Daniel Gottler, US Army
- Michael O’Connell, US Navy
- Saulbert Rasnick, US Air Force
- Rene VanMulem, US Army
There will be additional opportunities for veterans to be honored in upcoming pinning ceremonies. If you would like to sign up on behalf of yourself or a loved one, please contact the Office of Congressman Morelle.