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“The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have touched the lives of families all across Connecticut and our entire county. As Memorial Day approaches, it is only appropriate that we should gather to mourn the loss of these soldiers, who so recently gave their lives in defense of our freedoms,” said Senator Leone. Among the seven soldiers honored was Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer Brian R. Bill of Stamford. Senator Leone said, “Chief Petty Officer Brian Bill was loved by everyone that he met. He was a favorite son of Stamford, and quickly established himself as a standout amongst the elite Navy Seals. He was and will continue to be an inspiration to all of us, and we must never forget his sacrifice.” A solemn ceremony was held late this afternoon in the Atrium of the Legislative Office Building. Families of many of the new honorees and of the 56 Connecticut military men and women previously lost in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan were in attendance. Afterward, portraits of all seven soldiers were hung on the State Capitol’s Wall of Honor. Those soldiers are: Army Spec. Philip C.S. Schiller, 21, of Winsted (2012) Army Spec. Richard C. Emmons, 22, of North Granby (2011) Army Pfc. Eric D. Soufrine, 20, of Woodbridge. (2011) Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer Brian R. Bill, 31, of Stamford (2011) Army Sgt. Edward J. Frank II, 26, of Hartford (2011) Army Staff Sgt. Ari R. Cullers, 28, of Waterford (2011) Army Spec. Dennis Pratt, 34, of Southington (2009) © Copyright by ShorelinePlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of ShorelinePlus.com, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page |
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