Middletown Service Member Lauded As A Hero By Family

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Connecticut has a storied tradition of military service, with countless individuals dedicating their lives to protecting our nation. While words can't fully capture the immense gratitude we feel for our servicemen and women, Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to highlight a few remarkable veterans and active-duty military members from our state.

This submission comes from Bethany Spencer, who nominated Douglas Spencer of Middletown.

What is the military hero’s name?

Douglas spencer

How do you know the military hero you’re nominating?

Yes

Please describe the individual’s military service.

Douglas Spencer was my dad. He was in the Army and passed away from stage 4 prostate cancer and did a 2-year term in the Air Force.

Tell us about the military hero and what your community should know about them.

He was my dad in was Army and did two years of special air force training. Yes, I am daddy's girl.

What three words best describe the military hero?

My Dad was a hero.

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