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 John F. Kennedy said, ‘A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.’ It is my hope these pins serve as a constant reminder to these courageous men and women 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 eighteen honorees are from the Braman American Legion Post 1229:

1. Gary Palmer, US Army

2. Peter Bonenfant, US Navy

3. Dean Locke, US Army

4. Finn Donaldson, US Army

5. Charlie Hunt, US Air Force

6. Chuck Hermance, US Air Force

7. Bob Fosher, US Navy

8. Richard Gough, US Army

9. Brent Heckman, US Navy

10. Jeanne Alexander, US Air Force

11. David Alexander, US Air Force

12. Theodore Voll, US Marine Corps

13. Richard Burgey, US Army

14. Gregory Dunbar, US Navy

15. Noel Kier, US Coast Guard

16. Dan Kelly, US Army

17. Charles Klauck, US Marine Corps

18. Michael Loughlin, US Army

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