Photo by Lester Smith
Along with State officials who made the presentation, Bob Sheldon poses with his new Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal. From the left: Senator John Kissel, Sheldon, and Representative Tami Zawistowski. The award ceremony on September 19 was held at the New England Air Museum.
Photo by Lester Smith
Representative Tami Zawistowski congratulates Scott Zielinski after he received his medal.
This summer, state officials held a ceremony to award the Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal to many veterans, but some were unable to attend. So others were later invited to local ceremonies, and the nearby event for Suffield was held at the New England Air Museum on September 19. The invitation letter from Rep. Tami Zawistowski, 61st House District, Rep. Scott Storms, 60th House District, and Sen. John Kissel, 7th Senate District, said, “Your dedication to serving this country is more than admirable, and it would be our honor and privilege to properly recognize you for your service and sacrifices.”
Retired farmer and Agway supply store owner Bob Sheldon, whose Army service during the Korean War was in Germany, and local businessman Scott Zielinski, who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, both received their medals and certificates that day.