Widow of Branford Soldier Advocates for Education Bill

Branford, CT - The wife of a Branford soldier killed in action in Iraq is pushing for the passage of a proposed bill that would give education benefits to war veterans' families.

Sarah Greene, the wife of Lt. Col. David Greene, 39, who was killed in action 12 years ago in Iraq, is fighting for education benefits for the children of war veterans, according to an article on CTNewsJunkie.com.

Since her husband died, her two children haven't been able to receive benefits from the federal program that gives benefits to kids of war veterans, the report states.

Backed by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Lonnie Reed, Greene spoke at a press conference this week to seek passage of the proposed Veterans First Act.

The new legislation would let survivors and dependents of military members, who died between September 11, 2001 and December 31, 2005, receive benefits from the Post 9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program, CTNewsJunkie.com reports.

Read the full story on CTNewsJunkie.com here.