The
Connecticut Armory is a huge place, and despite this picture, taken early, it
was filled with people |

Taz and Uncle Denis, no doubt discussing politics? (NOT!) |

No, the Red Coats are not invading again, these are members of the
longest standing military division in the US, formed in 1784. |

Music from the 60's and 70's was provided by this gentelman, I think a
local celebrity and veteran, not sure |
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Me, Uncle Denis, his daughter Julie |

The Honor Guards forming up |

The regiment leads off the presentation of the armed forces and veterans |

Due to changes in regulations, veterans, in or out of uniform, are now
able to salute during presentations, and Uncle Denis did so proudly |

Time for the veterans of the individual branches of our armed forces to
form up behind their respective honor guards |

The Navy forms up... |
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... and Uncle Denis, a proud Navy veteran, as was his recently departed
wife, marches with them |
The presentation |

By this time I'm almost losing it. I guess that's why
Commissioner of Veterans Affairs for the State of Connecticut, Linda
Schwartz, herself a veteran, leaned toward
me and said "Are you OK? I can help you... I'm a nurse you know." CT
Governor Malloy is behind us |
Rob Hecker, CT H&R chapter pres., reads the Lost Back End Crew story...
in its entirety |

When they presented the flag to me I made sure to raise Uncle Denis's
arms so that it was presented to both of us. |

Govenor Malloy presents the certificate and Navy log honoring ATC Joseph
W. Aubin |
No words necessary |
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Me, Taz, Arlene, Uncle Denis, Julie |
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