Recognizing local veterans
February 19, 2019 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: February 20, 2019 9:25 pm
U.S. Coast Guard veteran Rev. Wade Hyslop Jr. laughs as he receives a Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal from Thomas J. Saadi, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, during a ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at New London City Hall. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Nine local veterans received a Connecticut Wartime Service Medal from Connecticut Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Thomas J. Saadi, New London Mayor Michael Passero and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal on Wednesday afternoon at New London City Hall.
Current Connecticut residents, or veterans who served in Connecticut, who served in active duty or the National Guard or reserves during a time of war are eligible for the recognition, which was established by the General Assembly in 2005.
Robert Christina, a Navy veteran, looks to his family for a photo after receiving the Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal during a ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at New London City Hall. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
U.S. Army veteran Michael O'Learnick, right, receives the Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal from Thomas J. Saadi, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, during a ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at New London City Hall. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Carey Redd, director of the New London Parking Authority, takes a photo Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, of recipients during the Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal ceremony at New London City Hall. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Friends and family take a group photo Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, following a Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal ceremony at New London City Hall. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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