Local Hero: Kenneth W. Korsu Quietly Makes Life Better In Southbury

SOUTHBURY, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Mary Korsu who nominated Kenneth W. Korsu of Southbury.

Local hero’s full name

Kenneth W. Korsu

Local hero’s home state

Connecticut

Local hero’s Patch

Southbury

How do you know the local hero?

Spouse

What does the local hero do?

Retired from a full career in Human Resources

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

LT Kenneth Korsu served our country with the 101st Airborne Division, as a Forward Observer developing strong leadership skills, during the Vietnam War. Despite being wounded twice, being awarded one Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars for Valor, considered for the Silver Star, he served our country well and was honorably discharged.

Ken started his career in Human Resources for a variety of for profit and not for profit companies. Ken successfully negotiated over 30 labor agreements with unions located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Unions of note were Teamsters and Steelworkers and AFMSE.

Being very civic minded, Ken devoted his time and leadership skills to the Town of Southbury, where he served on the Board of Finance and was elected a Selectman on the Board of Selectmen for Southbury.

Ken has been a lifelong member of the Local VFW Post 1607, serving for over 20 plus years in the positions of Adjutant, Quartermaster and currently as Commander.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

Ken is very family oriented, but also civic minded and wants what is best for the Town and the Country.

Thank you for all you do, Kenneth W. Korsu!

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