One subject not very popular these days I would like to bring to the table. During her service as a Congresswoman, I seeked assistance from Congresswoman Gifford's office.
I was attempting to complete the process of recongition for an 89 year old retired USAF Colonel who happen to be a WWII veteran of Bataan and Corregikdor on the Philippine Islands.
The Colonel earned the Bronze Star Medal (OLC) and Combat Infantrym Badge for his service during the campaignaccording to applicalbe guidelines.
The Colonel went to Arlington National Cemetery without full honors by his country.
Another veteran, a retired USAAF/USA Captain experienced the same results form her office. He was buried without full honors.
Gun control is one thing, ignoring and forgetting out veterans is another.
After mistakes with a request for recognition (awards and decorations) to a WWII veteran now deceased, thank you Mr. Barber. Arizona needs support for veterans.
Congressman Barber's office never responded to offer assistance for a WWII veteran to receive full recognition towards combat service. Seems the office is consistent.
“My father represented Southern Arizona proudly for 30 years. He worked to support the whole community — from the ranchers to the veterans to each and every family—whether they voted for him or not. And in his short time in Congress, Ron Barber has done the same,
Regarding WWII veterans of Tucson, and Bisbee. I attempted to gain support from the office of Congresswoman Giffords to no avail. I attempted to do the same with the office of Congressman Barber to no avail.
I am referring to veterans of Bataan and Corregidor who are being denied full recognition towards combat service according to specific guidelines. Such injustice is not acceptable.
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I was attempting to complete the process of recongition for an 89 year old retired USAF Colonel who happen to be a WWII veteran of Bataan and Corregikdor on the Philippine Islands.
The Colonel earned the Bronze Star Medal (OLC) and Combat Infantrym Badge for his service during the campaignaccording to applicalbe guidelines.
The Colonel went to Arlington National Cemetery without full honors by his country.
Another veteran, a retired USAAF/USA Captain experienced the same results form her office. He was buried without full honors.
Gun control is one thing, ignoring and forgetting out veterans is another.
Regarding WWII veterans of Tucson, and Bisbee. I attempted to gain support from the office of Congresswoman Giffords to no avail. I attempted to do the same with the office of Congressman Barber to no avail.
I am referring to veterans of Bataan and Corregidor who are being denied full recognition towards combat service according to specific guidelines. Such injustice is not acceptable.