CVMA® FL 20-1 Purple Heart Recipients Honored
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® FL 20-1 is proud to recognize the exceptional service and sacrifice of two of its own, Tom Thompson and Jeff Patterson, who were recently honored as Purple Heart recipients during the annual Space Coast Chapter 453 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Recognition Day.
Saluting Distinguished Service
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Tom Thompson served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam with Company C, 229th Air Assault Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. His dedication to his mission and fellow soldiers was marked by personal sacrifice, and he was wounded in action during his time in Vietnam.
Sergeant Jeff Patterson served with the Marine Corps 2nd Division, 6th Regiment during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He was wounded in a mortar attack in Kuwait and continues to be an inspiration to fellow veterans through his resilience and commitment to service.
Ceremony and Recognition
Both Tom Thompson and Jeff Patterson were presented with quilts from the Quilts of Valor Foundation in recognition of their bravery. Their names will be permanently honored with commemorative bricks placed at the Veterans Memorial Center plaza on Merritt Island, a tribute to their sacrifice and to all veterans who have served.
The CVMA® FL 20-1 Legacy
he commitment demonstrated by Tom Thompson and Jeff Patterson perfectly embodies the values upheld by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association®, Vets Helping Vets. Their ongoing contributions and the recognition they have received remind us all of the importance of honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
To read more about these outstanding individuals, visit pages 12 and 25 of the September issue of Senior Life magazine. – FT
