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Beloved Southington Veteran Honored To Recognize Major War Milestone
He was honored in a ceremony in Hartford Monday to commemorate the anniversary of the end of one of the worst conflicts in human history.
SOUTHINGTON/HARTFORD, CT — A military veteran from Southington was in Hartford Monday to be honored along with 70 other Connecticut World War II veterans.
Tony Longo, 103, was honored among his peers for his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Longo is a member of the Calendar House Senior Center, with the Calendar House posting video of the longtime residents being honored by Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.
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The ceremony took place at the William A. O'Neil Armory in Hartford on Monday.
"Congratulations to Tony, and thank you for your service," wrote the Calendar House on Monday.
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The state ceremony was in honor of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with Longo being awarded a certificate and a medal.
“It is important to thank these members of the Greatest Generation, as it is because of their service and sacrifice that we live in a free and democratic state and nation today,” said Bysiewicz earlier this year when she issued a notice seeking veterans for the ceremony.
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