Nine New Inductees Join CT Veterans Hall Of Fame

Press release from the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs:

Nov. 21, 2021

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and state Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas J. Saadi today announced the 9 men and women who will be inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

The Hall of Fame recognizes distinguished veterans who have made significant contributions to their communities after leaving military service.

“Since 2005, the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame has formally recognized veterans in our state who, after discharging from military service, have distinguished themselves through a life of service at the local, regional and state levels as leaders in veterans’ organizations, in public service, and as volunteers and community advocates. These men and women have enriched their communities through their selfless commitment and application of their knowledge and talents, to bettering the lives of others. Being able to publicly recognize and honor these fine veterans each year is truly one of the highlights of serving as Commissioner as it is these honorees who embody the true meaning of service to our nation and to our communities,” said Veterans Affairs Commissioner Saadi.

“For more than 16 years, the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame has recognized our veterans, who sacrificed everything as they served their country and continue to give back to their local communities. While each of these brave men and women come from different backgrounds, they all share the same characteristics – courage, strength, pride, and selflessness. Congratulations to this year’s inductees! Thank you to the 2021 class for their bravery and their continued leadership and commitment to bettering our communities and state,” said Lt. Governor Bysiewicz.

Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and Commissioner Saadi will be joined by leaders of the state’s veterans’ community at the induction ceremony, which is scheduled for Friday, December 3, 2021, at 5:00pm at the CT National Guard Armory Drill Shed. Each inductee will receive a commemorative medallion and certificate recognizing their induction.

The 2021 Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductees are:

1. Gerald Augustine, U.S. Army, Middletown
2. Paul Barry, U.S. Marine Corps, East Hartford
3. John Bevins, U.S. Navy, Waterbury
4. Stanley Borusiewicz, U.S. Marine Corps, Naugatuck
5. Carlita Cotton, U.S. Air Force, Mansfield
6. William Currlin, U.S. Army, Middlefield
7. Brian Ohler, U.S. Army, North Canaan
8. James Shelmerdine, U.S. Army, East Hartford
9. Brendan Sniffin, U.S. Air Force, Danbury

This press release was produced by the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs. The views expressed here are the author's own.