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Hartford HealthCare Honors Vietnam Veterans in Special Pin Ceremony
Veterans who work at Hartford HealthCare were recognized for their service in the Vietnam War.
SOUTHINGTON- On Wednesday, March 29, Vietnam Veterans were recognized for their service during the Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by The Orchards at Southington.
Sherri Vogt, Veterans’ Liaison with the Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, brought forth this initiative in 2019 to celebrate Hartford HealthCare colleagues, and since expanded the scope with the help of her team and The Orchards at Southington.
“It is my humble honor to welcome home and celebrate Vietnam Veterans. As the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, I look forward to serving all of you and ensuring that we won’t forget the sacrifices you made,” she said.
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March 29 was designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, commemorating the day 50 years ago when the U.S. military ended its action in Vietnam.
James D. Evon, a veteran who served three years in Army Hospital SP5, recognized his brothers, Robert J. Evon, who served as a master gunnery sergeant, and William J. Evon who served as an Air Force chief.
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“I served in the Vietnam era for three years, from 1966 to 1969. I am here today to honor my brothers, one who is in Georgia and the other who is no longer with us, and send them a pin,” James D. Evon said.
Each veteran received a certificate signed by former presidents Barak Obama and Donald Trump and then were presented with a lapel pin designated for Vietnam Veterans, as Hartford HealthCare is a Department of Defense commemorative partner. Those recognized were:
Rusty Kimball- Army
Robert Chevrette- Air Force
Walter Belanger- Army
Nick Salerno- Army
Edward Bullock Jr.- Army
Kenneth Benson- Army
Paul Marsen- Navy
Warren Williams- Army
John Greenlaw Jr. –Army
Emory Meyerjack- Army
George Proffit- Army
Peter Hilborn- Army
James D. Evon- Army
Robert J. Evon- Marine
William J. Evon- Air Force
The audience sang “God Bless America” to close the ceremony before enjoying pastries, refreshments and photo opportunities in front of The Orchards at Southington’s very own “Wall of Honor.”
