BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, NJ (Somerset County) – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) Monday recognized local Vietnam veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service.
In partnership with the United States Vietnam War Commemoration Program, a program authorized by Congress, Congressman Kean honored living U.S. veterans residing in NJ-07 who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time between November 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975. These veterans, who were honored, served in various capacities during the Vietnam War period, including in-country, in-theater, or stationed elsewhere.
“It is an extraordinary privilege to present local veterans with a lapel pin, as a symbol of our nation’s gratitude towards their sacrifice and service,” Kean said. “We are forever indebted to our veterans, who fought for what this country stands for – freedom. Congratulations to all the veterans honored today, thank you, and welcome home.”
“Bridgewater American Legion Post 0327 is very excited to host Congressman Kean’s Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Program,” said Vice Commander Randy Levine. “We enjoyed meeting the men and women who served during the Vietnam War era and welcoming them to our post.”
Established in 2008, the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration honors veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service and pays tribute to their selfless contributions.
In attendance was Deacon Keith Gibbons of Westfield, who provided an invocation for the ceremony, Bridgewater Mayor Matt Moench, who led the Pledge of Allegiance, as well as representatives from area Veterans Command Posts.
2024 Vietnam Veteran Honorees:
- Joseph Alvino
- William Bacho
- Ronald Barber
- Henry Bassman
- Allen Blayer
- Michael Bourke
- Peter Braun
- Alan Brewer
- Lawrence Brooks
- Carlo Buonviaggio
- John Burchett
- John J. Burns
- John L. Carlson, Jr.
- Daniel Collins
- Tom Courtney
- Augustus James Dante
- Johannes de Boer
- Vincent DeCristoforo
- Gary Domanski
- John Doran
- Thomas C. Dutkiewicz
- Charles Dyer
- Richard Eva
- Joseph Fazio
- Leonard Feiner
- Martin Ford
- Angel M. Garcia
- Joseph Grasso
- Philip Heinold
- Paul R. Helmbach
- Ken Herr
- Thomas Jack
- Francis A. Landau, Jr.
- Kenneth L. Lareau
- Jerry Madden
- Dennis Mahoney
- Martin Mand
- Stephen Marino, Sr.
- Arthur Matthews
- Charles McNair
- Dennis Miller
- Fred Moench, Jr.
- Bruno E. Morra
- Eben Parker
- Richard E. Predmore
- Col. Mary Jo Rice, USA Ret.
- Thomas Rooney
- Joseph C. Rossi, Jr.
- Stephen Sanislo
- Michael F. Sebastiano
- Walter Stec
- John Sterling
- Michael Suszko
- Richard F. Trabert
- Thomas Tuefel
