SARASOTA, FLORIDA: WWII, Korean, Vietnam and Gulf War Warriors to Receive the Congressional Veterans Commendation

The Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) is a nominations-based program designed to recognize the wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement of American veterans. Honorees have demonstrated a record of being exceptional Americans both on and off the battlefield.

In Florida’s 16th Congressional District five warriors will be awarded the CVC. Two WWII veterans, a Korean War veteran, two Vietnam War veterans and a Gulf War veteran will be honored.

Congressman Vern Buchanan will be presenting the Congressional Veteran Commendation at a ceremony to recognize the exceptional military and community service of veterans residing in Florida’s 16th Congressional District.

The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 22 in the auditorium at Keiser University, 6151 Lake Osprey Dr., Sarasota, Florida 34240.

Please join in helping to recognize these 2022 honorees:

• Edward Mahoney of Sun City Center who served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II
• John Skeen of Bradenton who served in the U.S. Army during World War II
• John Brill of Longboat Key who served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War
• Richard Petrucci of Lakewood Ranch who serviced in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War
• Richard Swier of Sarasota who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War
• David Daily of Bradenton who served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War

Please RSVP here.

©Dr. Rich Swier, LTC U.S. Army (Ret.). All rights reserved.

EDITORS NOTE: To help a local veteran please visit Operation Warrior Resolution whose mission is to transform veterans to health and wellness.

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