ALBERT WEIR (Nominated by Sarah Gilmour) Dover Fire Department Headquarters June 16, 2011 Al Weir was a New York policeman who responded to the 9/11 disaster. He moved to Delaware and is very active in various civic and veterans groups. He is an active Disaster Response American Red Cross volunteer in Sussex County, Delaware. He more »
Archive for June, 2011
Andrew Arnold Jr., Frederick
ANDREW ARNOLD JR. (Nominated by Ed Arnold) Frederick Community College Field House June 18, 2011 Andrew has been a Volunteer firefighter for over 20 years, current rank of Deputy Chief. Also he was a career Captain at Cardorock Naval Base in Cabin John, Maryland at the time the plane struck the Pentagon. His crew was more »
Carmelo Figueroa, Hartford
SFC CARMELO FIGUEROA (Nominated by Lucia Goicoechea-Hernandez) Connecticut’s Old State House June 14, 2011 SFC Carmelo Figueroa is my Legislative Services Chairman on the Hispanic-American Veterans of CT, Inc. (HAVOCT, Inc.) Board of Directors. Prior to this position, he was the head of our Honor Guard and still helps them out and is a member more »
Cavan McIntyre-Brewer, Frederick
CAVAN MCINTYRE-BREWER (Nominated by Chellie McIntyre-Brewer) Frederick Community College Field House June 18, 2011 Cavan, at the age of nine, devotes his heart to helping the homeless, orphans, Veterans, and children with special needs. He was touched by the impact of the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) and became interested in supporting their cause when his more »
Chad Peery, Oklahoma City
CHAD PEERY (Nominated by Susan Wentroth) Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum April 20, 2011 Officer Peery was off duty and tried to break up a fight when he was seriously wounded, paralyzed from the neck down. He had the courage to step in and do the right thing. He is a son, husband, and more »
Chellie McIntyre-Brewer, Frederick
CHELLIE MCINTYRE-BREWER (Nominated by Aubrey Stalcup) Frederick Community College Field House June 18, 2011 Chellie has been involved in the community for years, supporting the military, veterans, homeless, and countless other projects. These include: District Coordinator, United Service Organization (USO); Sock Monkey Ministries providing comfort to Service Members suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries and children more »
Dante Grassi, Hartford
DANTE GRASSI (Nominated by Bernie Sweeney) Connecticut’s Old State House June 14, 2011 Dante Grassi is a 100% service-connected disabled Vietnam Veteran! Mr. Grassi has given of himself in helping other Vietnam Veterans start a business in Connecticut. He was a leader in putting together a web page for Connecticut Veterans to better assist them more »
Dave Tasich, Lincoln
DAVE TASICH (Nominated by Denny Deters) State Capitol Rotunda June 2, 2011 Dave became disabled as a result of a motorcycle accident about 20 years ago resulting in loss of a leg and multiple scars on his arms and hands. Now unable to do physical labor, he devotes his time to helping others. In addition more »
David Gist, Sr., Oklahoma City
DAVID GIST, SR. (Nominated by Lanora Gist) Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum April 20, 2011 My husband David Gist Sr. is a military veteran and Wounded Warrior Alumnus. He also volunteers at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum and will be on flag detail on April 19th 2011 when the National 9/11 Flag more »
Hugh Thornton, Dover
HUGH THORNTON (Nominated by Beth McGinn) Dover Fire Department Headquarters June 16, 2011 Hugh is an active member of the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro, DE. While working as a NY Building Inspector, he was at Ground Zero and trapped. While waiting to be rescued, one of the dogs stayed more »
