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79 Nokesvillle Commander, U.S. Navy Years of service: 22 Honors/details: Swift Boat operator in Vietnam From the nominator: My husband served in Vietnam, and that era did not honor the veterans as so many were against the war. The veterans were actually heckled. He never felt appreciated until recently.

JAMES A. ARDAIOLO 72 Manassas Major, U.S. Marine Corps Years of service: 20 Honors/details: Meritorious Service Medal; Naval Commendation Medal; Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Medal. Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in June 1970; Air Intercept Control Officer, MCAS, Yuma, Ariz.; Assistant Provost Marshal, Yuma, Ariz.; Naval Flight Officer School designated Radar Intercept Officer in F-4 Phantom; Flight Instructor at NAS Pensacola, Fla., teaching engineering at Naval Aviation Schools Command and RIO Training Course at VT-86; attended Command and Staff College, Quantico; Assistant Air Officer for 1st MAB; Flew off USS Coral Sea with VMFA-531 and CVW-14 during Iranian Hostage Crisis (144 traps). Assorted department tours within VMFA-531 (1976-80) and VMFA-232 (198486). Firepower department head at MCOTEA, Quantico (198790).

From the nominator: For as long as I've known my husband,

years. Since his second retirement, Jim has served as a docent at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. It is my honor to pay tribute to him.

BRENT JURGERSEN

he has been a supporter of the military. Joining the Marine Corps in college, Jim saw this move as a means not only to serve his country but to be in the service of others. He dedicated himself to his missions with the Marine Corps acting as a Radar Intercept Officer, Assistant Provost Marshal, RIO in the F-4 Phantom, flight instructor and various squadron positions. After retirement in 1990, he owned and operated his own financial planning business, where he supported many military clients. During this time, he became a volunteer EMT with the Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad, actively serving for 10

58 Lake Ridge Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Years of service: 22 Honors/details: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and more.

From the nominator: Brent was

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severely injured while deployed in the Middle East. Determined to return to his troops, he did everything in his power to make that a reality. Upon his return, he was injured again, resulting in the loss of a leg and numerous other issues. But he would want to be known for his work, which continues to this day. No one I know better embodies bravery, courage and compassion than Brent Jurgersen. When we met, I had no idea what he had been through. I later learned he had suffered two separate and severe combat injuries while deployed to the Middle East, resulting in the loss of a leg, shattered arm, head wound and more.

But, Brent was driven by a “no quit” attitude to recover and persevere.

Through his work with Wounded Warriors he continues service to his country and leads servicemembers by example. It’s an honor to know Brent, he continues to impress me.

GUALBERTO ROSA JR. 31 Gainesville U.S. Army Years of service: 8 Honors/ details: Tour in the Middle East Nominator’s words: He believes in his country and what it stand for – us!

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73 Woodbridge Major, U.S. Marine Corps Years of service: 21 Honors/details: Bronze Star with Combat V, Combat Action Ribbon, numerous medals and military and civilian awards. Proudly fought in Vietnam; two deployments to Far

East/Okinawa, one deployment to the Mediterranean. Served or trained in Greece, Crete, Singapore, Japan, Okinawa, Alaska, Italy, Sardinia, Hong Kong, Corfu, Caribbean, South Korea, Philippines, and Thailand.

Nominator’s words: All veterans should be acknowledged on Veterans Day.

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30 Dale City Sergeant, U.S. Army Years of service: 8 Honors/details: Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (2), Army Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star-2, National Defense Service Medal, NATO Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Three-year tour overseas to Schofield Barracks, deployment to Afghanistan in 2011-2012 with the International Security Assistance Forces.

Nominator’s words: Sean is the youngest sibling of six. Born and raised in Dumfries. We did not come from a military background and oftentimes overlooked the everyday events, holidays that our service men and women sacrifice every day. That was until our youngest brother joined the service at 19. He sacrificed many holidays, birthdays and family events for our country and he was proud of doing so. Even though at times I know it was hard to do. Since becoming a U.S. Army veteran, Sean has graduated from Liberty University, holds a successful job for the Department of The Navy, and recently purchased his first home. I know, without a doubt, that his success will not stop there.

I nominate him because he has made our family proud and gave us a new-found respect and love for all the men and women in service.

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Years of service: 4

Nominator’s words: Even though he is no longer actively in the military, he still carries the values and beliefs with him in all that he does.

He loves his country, and I admire him and all the other service men and women for their sacrifices.

Honors/details: Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Cold War Victory Medal.

From 1969 through 1971, he served as Communications Security officer, HQ 507th Army Security Agency (ASA) Group, Augsburg, Germany and as Commanding Officer, Detachment I, 507th ASA Group, attached to HQ, 3rd Infantry Division, Würzburg, Germany.

Years of service: 4

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97 Haymarket United States Army Years of service: 4 Honors/ details: Won a Purple Heart in the Battle of the Bulge Attended Yale for part of his Army training and graduated from Yale in 1948 along with George Herbert Walker Bush!

Nominator’s words: I have known Phil for some 25 years. He is a kind Christian man who is so grateful for each day and all of his adventures.

GEORGE HALL

Nominator’s words: We're so very proud of our dad and his service to our country.

DON VENTRICE

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49 Ashburn E6, U.S. Navy Years of service: 12 Honors/Details: JSAM tours in Italy, Spain and Germany.

Nominator’s words: My husband served with honor as a cryptologist and carries his military training and discipline into our business and family life.

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Master Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

Honors/details: Good conduct medal; served seven months sea duty; experienced 90 foot waves and rode out a 56-degree roll on USCGC Mackinac. Served on the staff of the Admiral of the 3rd Coast Guard District. Represented USCG 3rd District in multiple sports (football, basketball, softball).

Nominator’s words: Coast Guard veterans are sometimes not recognized. A surviving Vietnam-era veteran who has lost many of his peers, this is a wonderful opportunity to recognize a local veteran.

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Years of services: 23 Honors/details: Numerous awards and certificates over his 23 years of service.

Nominator’s words: George Hall is a great American who not only served this country for 23 years, but he is also a local law enforcement officer with 30 years of service. He has a huge heart and will go out of his way to help anyone. If you happen to know George you should consider yourself lucky.

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73 Arlington U.S. Army Years of service: 4 Honors/details: Bronze Star. Served in 1st Signal Brigade in Vietnam (1966-69) Nominator’s words: Charles is currently homeless in the Arlington area. My colleagues and I have been helping him for months.

CESAR NADER 49 Woodbridge Captain, U.S. Marine Corps Years of service: 21 Honors/ details: Combat Action Ribbon, Meritorious Service Medal Nominator’s words: Cesar has mentored and trained hundreds of veterans across the country. He’s helped several veterans start their business and has provided executive advice and counsel to smallbusiness owners so they can grow their business. He supports military youth through his cyber summer camp programs. He has built a $10 million Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to develop technology programs to train and grow more cyber professionals as his fellow veterans transition out of the military. Cesar spends tremendous amounts of time and resources investing himself and helping every veteran who comes in contact with him. He is a true hero.

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“We are proud of our local veterans and the sacrifices they have made in the name of freedom. At Hero’s Bridge we always stay focused on the whole veteran, their past, present and future. Even our logo embodies this mission by showing the shadow of the former soldier that is always close behind our aging veterans. This exhibit parallels that same mission in a very real and personal way with the actual heroes we serve,” said Molly Brooks, CEO and co-founder of Hero’s Bridge.

The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 20 in honor of the holiday. If you know a veteran who would like to be a part of future exhibits, please e-mail outreach@herosbridge.org.

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BRUCE JACKSON 57 Manassas Specialist, U.S. Army Years of service: 3 Honors/ details: Served at Camp Kastle, South Korea Nominator’s words: Bruce was honored to protect the United States and her allies as he served in the U.S. Army.

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65 Ashburn Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Years of service: 26 Honors/details: Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (eight times), Army Commendation Medal (four times); Army Achievement Medal (twice), and a host of other

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Nominator’s words: Our family is extraordinarily proud of Sergeant Major Everette’s service and his major contributions that had far-reaching impacts across the globe. He was one of the highest decorated enlisted soldiers and was selected for promotion to the highest enlisted rank four years ahead of the average time in service for that level. Further, he went on to earn a doctorate while on active duty. service medals and ribbons. He was also awarded both the Bronze and Gold Order of Horatio Gates Medal, the highest U.S. Army honor for superior contributions to the Adjutant General field. He led an organization of 5,000-plus active duty and family members, including Army, Air Force, and Navy personnel in a high visibility NATO command. Managed three separate large HR operations that serviced 1,800 personnel with direct staff of 12 personnel; two larger HR operations servicing 3,800 to 4,200 (geographically dispersed among 12 European countries) with a direct staff of 18 personnel; and two Major Command HR operations servicing in excess of 5,000 personnel. Managed a highly visible/ top priority project that developed and implemented the first combat service support computer system in

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CORY WILL 99 Manassas PFC, U.S. Army Years of service: 4 Honors/details: Served in the 6888 Postal Battalion Women’s Army Corp Nominator’s words: I am nominating my mother because she was one of the first African American women to serve in the military. Her unit consisted of 855 women. There are nine remaining. They were never recognized for their years of service 70 years ago and are now being recognized over the last two years.

42 Bristow Gunnery sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Years of service: 17 Honors/details: Served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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47 Triangle Sergeant, U.S. Army Years of service: 9 Nominator’s words: Mr. Starr is an advocate for freedom and patriotism for our land and his fellow U.S. Army soldiers. He displays honor and appreciation for the USA with courage and valor.

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Nominator’s words: Chief Alexander had a stellar career in the Navy that spanned over 22 years.

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Nominator’s words: Every day, without fail, he lives the motto: Once a Marine, always a Marine. Love of God, family, and country guide his life of dedication and honor.

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JASON MARQUITH 74 Lorton Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Years of service: 3 Honors/Details: Three Purple Hearts: 1966, 1967 and 1968. Tank commander in Vietnam, Nominator's words: My father is a disabled Vietnam veteran. Even with his right wrist being blown off in Vietnam, he has built a lifetime of successes. He worked on and helped build an addition to our entire house, and he has done just every repair on his home that was needed. He had his own business. He was the chief engineer at Westfields Conference Center and worked for Marriott for 23 years. He has taught basic electricity and engineering management.

His current hobby is blacksmithing, which he is quite skilled at. He is an inspiration for all. His outgoing personality, quick wit, humor and lovable attitude for life has inspired us all. Some would say that Charlie would make a great standup comedian. We love and adore our Daddy with every piece of our heart.

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50 Leesburg Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Years of service: 26 Honors/details: Served in Bosnia, Germany and Afghanistan with ISAF headquarters and at the Pentagon.

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of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage – every day. He cared for the soldiers he led and the nation and the people he supported. He participated in combat, peacekeeping, counter-narcotic, and border surveillance missions with light, airborne and mechanized infantry units worldwide. Even though the demands of his military career were great, he was also a loving husband and devoted father to our three wonderful children, always placing us first in his life.

55 Gainesville Colonel, U.S. Army Years of service: 29 Honors/details: Legion of Merit; Bronze Star; Combat Infantryman’s Badge; Ranger Tab; Senior Parachutist; Air Assault Badge, Expert Infantryman's Badge. Operational deployments to Afghanistan (twice), the Middle East and Central America.

Two overseas tours in Germany.

Nominator’s words: James served 29 years as an infantry officer in the Army. During his career, he lived and exemplified the Army’s values

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95 Fairfax Torpedoman Third Class, U.S. Navy Years of service: 4 Honors/details: Robert Marovelli joined the Navy at 17, where he served as a torpedoman assigned to PT Boats in the South Pacific during World War II. He served in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Dutch West Indies, and the Southern Philippines. He survived the sinking of two PT Boats due to enemy action.

Nominator’s words: He is one of the last of his generation. He has an amazing unique story of service in World War II.

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and the founding of the Freedom Museum, and was a member of the American Legion Post 10, where he once served as Post Commander.

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COL. BOBBY B. SIMMONS 86 Springfield Colonel, U.S. Army Years of service: 28 Honors/details: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Service Medal, Parachutist Badge and others. Served in Saigon (1966-67) and Headquarters European Command, Stuttgart, Germany (1970-73) Nominator’s words: My father proudly served his country for the majority of his adult life. He never asked for, nor expected to receive, special recognition for his service.

ROB NEISER

71 Manassas Private First Class, U.S. Army Years of service: 2 Honor/details: Soldier’s Medal.

Served in the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam (1969-70). Vietnam was the defining event in Chuck’s life and his life’s work was to serve veterans causes.

Nominator’s words: Fifty years ago, Chuck came home from Vietnam.

The older he got, the more pride he had of his service in Vietnam. Chuck was one of the driving forces in the establishment of the War Memorial at Freedom Park in Woodbridge

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55 Manassas United States Army Nominator’s words: Rob deserves to be recognized for his service. He was a tanker and lived in Colorado and served overseas in Germany.

DENISE ORMSBY

55 Woodbridge Specialist, U.S. Army Years of service: 3 Honors/details: Serviced in the Military Police.

Nominator’s words: She is still giving back to the community. Her bistro, The Spot On Mill Street, supports and honors military and first responders. The hero’s table is the cornerstone of The Spot. She also raises money, through community vouchers, to feed those in need.

WAYNE CAREY 57 Nokesville 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Navy Years of service: 4 Honors/details: He also served in the National Guard for four years.

Nominator’s words: He to this day still upholds this country’s values and I am so proud of him.

BILL E. AQUAVIVA

54 Queens, N.Y. Sergeant E-5, U.S. Marine Corps Years of Service: 8 Honors/details: National Defense Medal for Operation Desert Storm, Navy Unit Commendation, Marine Unit Commendation, Good Conduct, three-time Rifle Expert Badge, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

NCO School Graduate Game Warden; funeral detail; 5th Marines Infantry Unit.

Nominator’s words: I am nominating my veteran because he is constantly going above and beyond what is asked of him.

He gives 100% of himself to his friends and family without asking for anything in return. I wanted to show him how much he is loved and appreciated and that his kindness, love, support and hard work are not going unnoticed. He is kind, caring and has a beautiful heart. He deserves the world and more for all the great things he has done for those around him.

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