CT VETERANS HALL OF FAME INDUCTS SOMERS VETERAN: On January 19th, 2023, Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi joined with Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and Adjutant General Fran Evon to induct twelve Veterans into the CT Veterans Hall of Fame recognizing their inspirational advocacy for Veterans and contributions to their communities in public, civic and charitable work after their military service. As always, it was wonderful to have Gil Simmons of channel 8 news, a U. S. Marine Veteran, as the MC.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to these veterans for their service to country and community – 2022 CT Veterans Hall of Fame Inductees:
- Edwin Gomes, U.S Army, Bridgeport – Posthumous
- Craig Jordan, U.S. Navy, South Windsor
- Alvin Kinsall, U.S. Navy, New London
- Thaddeus Martin, U.S. Air Force, Suffield
- Daniel Matthews, U.S. Marine Corps, Winsted
- James Matthews, U.S. Army Reserve, Winsted
- David Paul McCaffrey U.S. Navy, Somers
- Thomas Olson, U.S. Navy, Noank
- Regina Rush-Kittle, U.S. Marine Corps/Army Reserve, New Haven/Rocky Hill
- John Waggoner, U.S. Navy, Preston
- Ronald Weil, Sr., U.S. Army, Hamden
- Michael Zacchea, U.S. Marine Corps, Brookfield – Posthumous
Link to CT Channel 8 story: https://www.facebook.com/FlyTazGirl/posts/10221598557782304