Nominations Open For Connecticut Veterans Hall Of Fame

Press release from the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs:

June 24, 2022

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi today announced that the DVA is accepting nominations of distinguished Veterans who have made significant contributions to their communities after leaving military service to the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame. The deadline for applications for the Class of 2022 is September 9, 2022.

The nominee must have been born in or resided in Connecticut for a minimum of five years and meet the definition of a “Veteran” under the Connecticut General Statutes 27-103; and received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces. The nomination packet must contain the completed nomination form, the Veteran’s discharge documents, a detailed narrative of the Veteran’s community and/or public service at the local, state and/or nation level and the Veteran’s contributions to the community at large. Submission of letters of recommendation and copies of news articles which highlight post military community service are encouraged. The focus is on Veteran’s service to community after leaving the military.

Up to ten Connecticut Veterans will be inducted this year based on the results of a rigorous review process by the selection committee which includes Veterans, Leaders of the Veterans Affairs Committee, DVA Commissioner Saadi and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz. To date one-hundred and sixty-five current and former residents of Connecticut have been inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame, including five recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

“Since its establishment in 2005 the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame has inducted patriotic and community minded men and women, who after their military service, have served their communities in countless ways including as elected officials, volunteers, and Veteran advocates. I encourage Connecticut residents to nominate a Veteran who after serving our Nation returned to serve their community,” said Commissioner Thomas Saadi.

“Every year, the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame honors heroes who courageously served their country and have now dedicated their lives to making a difference in their local communities. These veterans continue to inspire us in every facet of our lives. Whether it’s through education, public service, volunteer work, civic engagement, or community leadership, our brave men and women in uniform continue to put the needs of others first. Let us continue to honor their lasting legacies of service by giving them the recognition they deserve,” said Lt. Governor Bysiewicz.

Nomination packets must be received by September 9, 2022 at the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, ATTN: Veterans Hall of Fame, 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For more information and to obtain a nomination packet go to: https://portal.ct.gov/DVA/Pages/CT-Veterans-Hall-of-Fame.

This press release was produced by the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs. The views expressed here are the author's own.