Governor LePage Recognizes Military Veterans Now Serving as Legislators and Staff

AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage, Brigadier General James D. Campbell, The Adjutant General, and Peter Ogden, director of Maine Veterans Services, today recognized legislators and staff who served honorably during four conflicts.

The members recognized served during the Korean, Vietnam, Cold War and Persian Gulf Wars. The award ceremony was a part of the “Honoring a Veteran” program, which has previously recognized thousands of Maine veterans who served from World War II to Afghanistan.

The State of Maine established the program to recognize a veteran’s honorable service during a wartime era with wartime certificate or in peacetime with a general service certificate.

“I want to thank these veterans for their continued service to their country and state,” the Governor said. “One of my favorite things to do as Governor is to thank veterans for their service and let them know that the Maine citizens are grateful for their sacrifice. Maine is proud that 140,000 veterans call this state home.”

The Governor and General Campbell delivered remarks and handed out certificates to 20 of the veterans who were able to attend the service.

“We must honor all who serve. And we must teach our young people the value of freedom,” said Governor LePage. “We are a free people because of the bravery and dedicated service our military members give to our great nation. Not only do they sacrifice much, but their families do as well.”

During the ceremony, the Governor also recognized the uniformed military members present. “Maine continues to have a large number of military members serving,” Governor LePage said. “I salute them for their dedication to duty and our country.”

Veterans who were recognized include:

Thomas R.W. Longstaff

Madonna M. Soctomah

Bernard L.A. Ayotte

Joseph E. Brooks

Brigadier General James D. Campbell

Richard H. Campbell

H. David Cotta

Paul T. Davis Sr.

Peter Doak

Larry C. Dunphy

Paul E. Gilbert

Roger A. Jackson

Peter B. Johnson

Dennis  L. Keschel

Michel A. Lajoie

Paul D. McGowan

Stephen W. Moriarty

John E. Morris

Edward "Ted" W. Potter

Charles R. Priest

Robert J. Saucier

Thomas B. Saviello

John C. Schneck

Charles K. Theriault

Raymond A. Wallace

Windol C. Weaver

Rodney L. Whittemore

Tom J. Winsor

Stephen J. Wood

Chandler E. Woodcock

Edward M. Youngblood

Henry John Bear

James A. Cyr

Michael G. Devin

Brian M. Duprey

Kenneth W. Fredette

Lance E. Harvell

David D. Johnson

Jonathan L. Kinney

John  L. Tuttle Jr.

Jarrod S. Crockett

Corey S. Wilson