CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL VIETNAM VETERANS

(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 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 are from the Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post 330:

Lawrence Barbeto, US Army

Gary Barton, US Army

Michael Beale, US Army

Christopher Efing, US Army

Sharon Hill, US Marines

Thomas Friday, US Army

John Klein, US Army

Linda Klein, US Air Force

Richard Lynch, US Army

Ray Melens, US Marines

Bud Moran, US Army

Gardy Morton, US Army

Rocky Pilaroscia, US Army

Roy Sargent, US Army

Lon Schwenzer, US Army

David Semans, US Air Force

Edwin Williams, US Marines