Brewster Honors Veterans in Lower Burrell

Brewster Honors Veterans in Lower Burrell

Harrisburg – December 13, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that he was honored to recognize more than 60 local veterans for their service to our country at a Thursday, Dec. 12 breakfast at VFW Post 92 in Lower Burrell.

“The veterans who were recognized at the breakfast — and all veterans from all branches of our armed forces — deserve to be recognized for their sacrifice and service to our nation,” Brewster said.  “Reaching out to local veterans and thanking them for what they have done to protect our nation and defend liberty was an honor.”

The lawmaker has hosted events to honor veterans at several locations throughout the year.

As a part of the breakfast, veterans were called up to receive a special pin and certificate of recognition.

Senator Brewster Veterans Breakfast

Brewster has been very involved in veterans’ issues during his tenure in the Senate.  In this session alone, he co-sponsored and voted for legislation to help pay for an education program for spouses and family members of those in the National Guard.  He is also a co-sponsor of legislation to increase the pension for blind and vision impaired National Guard veterans.

Veterans services representatives from federal, state and county offices were available at the event to answer questions about programs and services.

“I was happy to recognize veterans who came to the breakfast and offer services,” Brewster said.  “If a veteran or family member needs help at any time, they can call any of my district offices and my staff can provide assistance.”

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Vietnam Veterans “Wall That Heals” Memorial

Vietnam Veterans “Wall That Heals” Memorial

McKeesport – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) visited “The Wall That Heals” Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica and Mobile Education Center in McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park.

Funded by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, the Wall That Heals is a three-quarter sized replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C.

The Wall was escorted to its place in Renziehausen Park on Aug. 7 by more than 200 motorcycle riders and police.  The procession began at 5 p.m. at Olympia Shopping Center in McKeesport and moved to the park where wall setup began on Aug. 8.

The wall is displayed at Jimmy Long Field in Renziehausen Park from until Sunday, Aug. 12.  The opening ceremony was at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 9.  At the opening ceremony, a pinning presentation honored more than 40 Vietnam veterans

Reading of the names took place at various times on Aug. 10 and Aug. 11.

The closing ceremony will be on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m.   Admission is free, and visitors are welcome around the clock.