On November 13, the RC of Hudson Clocktower presented Rotary Veterans lapel pins to three of their members at their members. PDG Jack Young and past Vietnam Era Veteran conducted a special recognition program before members and guest.
After giving a brief history of both how Veterans and Rotarians have the same history of serving to help others and follow Rotary's motto "Service Above Self" had pins presented to Rotarians Angus McAm (Army); Gerry Sawyer (Air Force) and Bill Koke (Army). In addition, both Bill Rogers (Marine) husband of past Club President Gloria Rogers and Dan Harold (Navy) son of DGE Pat Myers were also recognized for their service.
After the recognition ceremony, each Veteran gave a summary of their service to our country. DGE Past Myers was present and presented a pin to her son-in-law and Gloria Rogers received a pin on behalf of her husband. For more information as to how your club can be involved in this special recognition of our Veterans, please feel free to contact PDG Jack Young. (440-759-4000 or jack1villa@aol.com.
Rotarians Pictured L-R PDG Jack Young (Air Force); Angus McArn (Army); Bill Koke (Army); Gerry Sawyer (Air Force)