Area Readers Share Their Favorite Veterans

Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day from 1919 to 1954, celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. Some Patch readers in north-central Connecticut have shared brief stories and photos of their beloved veterans.

Anyone wishing to add their favorite veteran to this column may do so by emailing tim.jensen@patch.com. Include the veteran's name, branch of service, rank and era served.

Sgt. Leo M. Arnone, U.S. Marine Corps, World War II. Submitted by Tom Arnone.

Joseph J. Bielecki, U.S. Air Force, Korean War Conflict Air Force and past Patrick F. Triggs VFW Commander. Submitted by Mary-Jo Bielecki.

Cpl. Edward J. Duda, U.S. Marine Corps. 1943-1946, Marine Detachment aboard USS General W. A. MANN. Submitted by Bill Moryto.

Cpl. Felix P. Duda, U.S. Marine Corps. 1942-1946, Third Battalion, First Marine Regiment, First Marine Division: Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, Peleliu. Submitted by Bill Moryto.

Private 1st Class Daniel J. Flannery, U.S. Army stationed in Fort Lee, VA. He's in his 5th week of Advanced Individual Training, where he is studying to be a Stryker systems mechanic. He's there for a total of 19 weeks, then will be going to Fort Hood, TX. Submitted by Patti Flannery.

Al Harrison, Sr., U.S. Navy, World War II. Submitted by Al Harrison, Jr.

Sgt. Ralph Jensen. U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War. Submitted by Shirley Jensen.

SSgt. Wayne C. Jensen, U.S. Air Force, Korean War. Submitted by Tim Jensen.

George and Martha "Molly" Johnson, U.S. Navy. George was a Navy commander in World War II, while Martha was a Navy nurse. They met in Trinidad and were married there. Submitted by Connie Johnson.

Roger and Nancy Jones. Roger - corporal, U.S. Army Air Forces, World War II; Nancy, U.S. Navy, World War II. Submitted by Carol Jones Love.

Cpl. Roger J. Lagace, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam. Recently passed away, honored with full military funeral. Submitted by Melissa Lagace DeMaine.

William J. Mills, U.S. Navy, World War II, 1943-47, USS Salamonie. Submitted by Bill Moryto.

Sgt. William T. Moryto, U.S. Marine Corps. 1964-1972, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Submitted by Bill Moryto.

Cpl. Martin W. O'Brien, Sr., U.S. Army. 1917-1919, 82nd Division, 326th Infantry Regiment. Toule, Marbache, and St. Mihiel, France. Submitted by Bill Moryto.

Cpl. Martin W. O'Brien, Jr. 1943-1945, US Army Air Corps, 314th Wing, 19th Bomber Group, 28th Bomber Squadron, B-29 Aerial Gunner, KIA July 26, 1945, Omuta, Japan. Submitted by Bill Moryto.

Cpl. Angelo Antonio Parlapiano , U.S. Army medic, Korea. Bronze Star recipient. Submitted by Gloria Walker.

PFC Murray Stein, U.S. Army, inducted in 1954. Recipient of Good Conduct medal. Served during the Korean Conflict in Fort Knox, Kentucky and Alaska. He also taught others how to drive tanks at West Point in New York. Submitted by Tammy Mothes.

PFC Henry F. Suleski, U.S. Marine Corps, born 25 Nov. 1925, died 7 Mar. 1945 on Iwo Jima. Station: H Company, Third Battalion, Twenty-Eighth Marines, Fifth Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force. Submitted by Richard Suleski.

E-5 OS2 Alvah Thompson II, U.S. Navy, 1984-1988. Served on the USS Simpson. Active in the Persian Gulf during Operation Praying Mantis. Submitted by Sharon Ball Thompson.

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