'Wall Of Honor' Honors Military Heroes At Mattituck High School

MATTITUCK, NY — Once again, the community gathered to carry on a heartfelt tradition last week and honor military heroes at the Mattituck-Cutchogue School District's annual Wall of Honor ceremony.

During this year's seventh annual induction ceremony, held at Mattituck Jr.-Sr. High School, 14 Mattituck alumni and one faculty member were inducted, raising the total number of honorees to 159.

"The Wall of Honor serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve in the military," the district said. "It also allows the district to thank the alumni for their service and it ensures that these alumni will serve as role models for students."

The district thanked this year's inductees:

• Edward S. Adams, Class of 1956 – Army
• William A. Amato, Class of 2007 – Army
• David J. Catterall, Class of 1999 – Navy
• Robert Cidene, Class of 1970 – Army
• Michael DiSilvio, Class of 1995 – Army
• Eric A. Duexwald, Class of 2022 – Air Force
• Rebecca Greene Van Horn, Class of 1992 – Army
• Lexington Horton, Class of 2023 – Army
• Brian N. Janis, Class of 1981 – Navy
• Timothy S. Janis, Class of 1984 – Army National Guard
• David J. Orlowski, Class of 1999 – Navy
• Andrew J. Walters, Class of 2006 – Marine Corps
• Christopher C. Walters, Class of 2004 – Marine Corps
• Erik Williams, Class of 1989 – Army
• John Gibbons, Faculty 1974-2005 – Navy

One of those honored was Michael DiSilvio, a military combat veteran whose service dog, Gigi, has been missing since July.