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Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Chris Santee on November 12, 2010, 04:50:53 PM
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JAMES H. DOUGLAS GOVERNOR
State of Vermont OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
For Immediate Release:
November 11, 2010
Contact:
David M. Coriell, Office of the Governor
(802) 828-3333
Clayton Clark, Office of Veteran’s Affairs
(802) 828-3379
Governor Douglas Dedicates Global War on Terror Memorial
Randolph Center, Vt. – On November 11th, 2010, Governor Jim Douglas dedicated the Vermont Global War on Terror Memorial during a Veterans Day ceremony. The memorial recognizes all Vermonters who have served in the current conflicts and lists the 40 military members with Vermont ties who have died in service to their state and nation.
“Vermont has a long history of answering the call to arms to defend our nation, and this memorial recognizes those who volunteered and gave their lives in our defense,” said Governor Douglas, who went on to highlight the wide support given to this project. “This dedication has been made possible by the determination and generosity of patriotic Vermonters.”
The Vermont Fallen Heroes Global War on Terror Memorial Corporation, which is composed of family members of Vermonters who have died in the current conflict, has been responsible for building the memorial. Over 1,000 citizens and companies – such as J.A. McDonald, which donated construction services, and Revision Eyewear, which made a significant monetary contribution – donated time and/or money to the cause.
“Revision is honored to have contributed to the building of the Vermont Global War on Terror memorial, a freedom afforded to us only because of the departed’s great sacrifice,” said Jonathan Blanshay, CEO of Revision Eyewear, which is a Vermont based company that provides protective equipment to American troops.
The dedication is the culmination of four years of efforts by the families of those who gave their lives to their country.
“The common thread with all the families, our resulting purpose, was to be certain that our heroes were never forgotten,” said Marion Gray, President of the Vermont Fallen Heroes GWOT Memorial Corporation.
The memorial, located near the entrance of the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, will ensure all will be remembered.
“Everyone who enters our cemetery will now see this permanent reminder that our state is proud of our men and women in uniform, and we don’t take their sacrifices, or the sacrifices of their families, for granted,” said Clayton Clark, Veteran Services Director for the State of Vermont.
Rank, First Name, Last Name, Home
Spc. Ryan Grady of W. Burke
Spc. Solomon "Kelly" Bangayan of Jay
Sgt. Alan Bean Jr. of Bridport
SFC Mike Benson of Colchester
Msgt. Chris Chapin of Proctor
Sgt. Carlton Clark of Sharon
LCpl. Kurt Dechen of Springfield
Cpl. Chris DeGiovine of Essex Junction
Sgt. Steven Deluzio of Glastonbury CT
SFC Jason Dene of Castleton
1LT Mark Dooley of Wilmington
Cpl. Mark Evnin of Burlington
2LT Joey Fortin of St. Johnsbury
Sgt. Justin Garvey of Brattleboro
Spc. Chris Gelineau of Bristol
Pvt. Kyle Gilbert of Brattleboro
SSgt. Jamie Gray of E. Montpelier
Lt. Col. David Greene of Shelburne
CWO Erik Halvorsen of Bennington
LCpl. Jeff Holmes of White River Jct.
Sgt. Josh Johnson of Richford
Sgt. Adam Kennedy of Norwich University
Cpl. Ryan McGhee of Springfield
Spc. Scott McLaughlin of Hardwick
Spc. Chris Merchant of Hardwick
Col. James Moore of Norwich University
PFC Adam Muller of Jonesville
Sgt. Bill Normandy of E. Barre
Capt. Tony Palermo of Norwich University
Cpt. Pierre Piche of Starksboro
2LT Mark Procopio of Stowe
LCpl. Anthony Rosa of Swanton
SSgt. Scott Rose of Springfield
Sgt. Kevin Sheehan of Milton
Maj. Robert Soltes of Norwich University
Sgt. Tristan Southworth of Walden
Msgt. J. Tom Stone of Tunbridge
LCpl. Adam Strain of N. Hero
Sgt. Jesse Strong of Irasburg
Sgt. Michael Voss of Enosburg
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That is a damn good idea.
EVERY state needs to do that.