Thank You! MEA sends our sincerest gratitude to all of our members who are veterans of the US Armed Forces. Their bravery and dedication have helped protect the freedoms enjoyed here in the United States. To further go on to serve as members of City government is a testament to their determination in serving others.
We are proud to see all of their hard work and achievements. We are honored to serve as their advocates.
In honor of Veteran’s Day, be sure to thank your colleagues for all they have done for both our city and country! Listed below are some of MEA’s Veteran members:
ARROYO, ENRIQUE (HENRY) B.
Specialist 4, United States Army
Human Resources Administration, Retired
Vietnam Service Medal
CALIXTE, RONALD
Sergeant, United States Army
Department of Transportation, Retired
CHEVALIER, JOE
Specialist 6, United States Army
Department of Education
DAVIS, DENNIS M., SR.
Airman First Class, United States Air Force
New York City Health + Hospitals, Retired
Member of the Base Basketball Team
DELUS, MARIE G.
Lance Corporal, United States Marine Corps
Office of the Mayor/Financial Services
National Defense Service Medal
FEINBERG, LLOYD
Specialist 4, United States Army
Human Resources Administration, Retired
GAMBLE, PAUL M., SR.
Captain, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, United States Navy
New York Police Department
Staff Judge Advocate, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Reserve Component Command; Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards); Army Commendation Medal; Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
GROSSO, JOHN E.
First Lieutenant, United States Air Force
Department of Transportation, Retired
HARRIS, ATHENA
Senior Airman, United States Air National Guard/ United States Air Force
Department of Buildings
Letter of Commendation, Sept 11 2001 to Dec 31 2002; Marksman Metal 9/99; selected for first Air National Guard advertisement campaign 6/00.
HYSYK, EDWARD W.
Major, United States Army
Human Resources Administration, Retired
Army Commendation Medal
LOPEZ, EDGAR
Master Sergeant, United States Air Force and New York Air National Guard
Department of Environmental Protection
Air Force Commendation Medal; Air Force Achievement Medal; Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
LOPEZ, CESAR
Petty Officer Second Class, United States Navy
Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Retired
LOUGHRAN, JASON
Petty Officer 3rd Class, United States Navy
Department of Veterans’ Services
MORRISON, TYRONE J.
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force
Office of the Comptroller
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal; Air Force Achievement; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Coast Guard Unit Commendation; Air Force Good Conduct Medal; Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal; Air Force Longevity Service; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon; and Air Force Training Ribbon.
NEWMAN, SEAN
Lance Corporal, United States Marine Corps
New York City Health + Hospitals
Completed 2 tours in support of Iraqi Freedom
OHANLON, DAVE
Specialist 4, United States Army
New York City Health + Hospitals, Retired
O’NEILL, MARTIN
Specialist 5, United States Army
Human Resources Administration, Retired
Distinguished Service, Vietnam Service, Combat Infantry
PIERRE, RACHELLE
Specialist 5, United States Army National Guard
Administration for Children’s Services
PIROZZI, ARTHUR JR.
Sergeant, United States Army
Department of Parks and Recreation, Retired
National Defense and Good Conduct
POWERS, RAYMOND W.
Specialist 5, United States Army
Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Retired
Honorable Discharge
PRICE, DEXTER
Petty Officer Second Class, United States Navy
Human Resources Administration
RIMASSA, JOHN
Sergeant, United States Army
Department of Education, Retired
RIVERA, CHARLES
Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force
Department of Veterans’ Services
Air Force Commendation Medal; Air Force Achievement Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 1 service star; GWOT Expeditionary Medal; GWOT Service Medal
SALLES, STUART
Aviation Machinist Mate Second, United States Naval Air Force
MEA Legal Counsel
SANTAMARIA, JOSEPH M.
Sergeant, United States Army
Department of Environmental Protection
SCHADY, MICHAEL J.
Sergeant, United States Army
Human Resources Administration; Department of Homeless Services; Administration for Children’s Services, Retired
Joint Chiefs Commendation; Army Commendation Award
SCHATT, LAWRENCE E.
Specialist 4, United States Army
Human Resources Administration, Housing Preservation and Development, Department of Environmental Protection, Retired
SHAW, ROBERT G.
Sergeant, United States Marine Corp
Department of Correction, Retired
National Defense Service Medal; 2 Unit Citations; Good Conduct Medal; Expert Rifle and Sharpshooter Pistol
SHEA, JOHN T.
Lieutenant, United States Naval Reserve
Department of Education
Graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy; Served during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm
SWEENEY, THOMAS
Specialist 5, United States Army
New York Police Department, Retired
Vietnam Service, Good Conduct
TORRES, JORGE A.
Technical Sergeant, United States Air Force
Office of Technology and Innovation
WAIKSNIS, WILLIAM
Specialist 5, United States Army
Human Resources Administration, Retired
WARNEKE, JEREMY HUSSEIN
Specialist, United States Army
Bronx Community Board 11
Army Commendation Medal
WARSHOFSKY, JAY W.
Specialist 5, New York Army National Guard
Human Resources Administration, Retired
WATTS, CHARLES S.
Sergeant, United States Air Force
Office of Technology and Innovation
Air Force Combat Readiness Medal