Brookfield Historical Society Sponsors Presentation at Museum

From the Brookfield Historical Society:

The Society is sponsoring a presentation on one combat marine’s experience during the Iraqi War'.

Date and Time of Event: Monday Evening May 2, 2016 at 7:30 PM

Location: Brookfield Museum, 165 Whisconier Road (Intersection of Routes 25 and 133) Brookfield Center 06804

Brief Description: On Monday evening, May 2, 2016, at 7:30 PM, the Broofield Historical Society will sponsor a multimedia presentation on retired Lt. Col. Michael Zacchea’s experience as a combat Marine during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The program will take place at the Brookfield Museum located at 165 Whisconier Road (Intersection of Routes 25 and 133) in Brookfield Center.

Zacchea, arrived in Iraq in mid-March, 2004 and was part of a combined multinational transition team serving as a senior advisor to and Iraqi battalion. He was among the first American military advisors to organize, train and lead former Iraqi’s soldiers, once loyal to Saddam Hussein, into combat against foreign insurgents and al-Qaida forces. He was seriously wounded in the second battle to overtake the rebel stronghold of Fallujah in November-December 2004. Zacchea will share his story along with photos as well as provide a soldier’s insight into this recent conflict.

Following the presentation complimentary refreshments will be available. Admission is free and for more information on this and other public programs of the Brookfield Museum and Historical Society, log on here.

Pictured: Retired Marine Lt. Col. Michael Zacchea, is seen above receiving the Newman’s award last September in Washington DC for founding U Conn’s Entrepreneurial Boot Camp for Disabled Veterans. He is pictured on far right along with General Martin Dempsey former Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff and Tom Indoe, President of Newman’s Own