Congressman Nick Langworthy Honors Vietnam Veteran Larry Sherman from Chemung County Ahead of Veterans Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week,Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) honored Vietnam Veteran Larry Sherman in a speech on the House floor. Sherman currently serves as the President of the Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter 803 and leads the Chemung County Honor Guard.
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Remarks as prepared for delivery:
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor an extraordinary Vietnam veteran from Chemung County, Larry Sherman.
After America entered the Vietnam War, Larry Sherman answered the call to serve his fellow Americans and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Shortly after he completed training, he deployed to Vietnam to join Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 10, the Seabees.
He spent his deployment supporting our military and building critical infrastructure under fire, often dodging mortars and rockets.
When Larry returned home, he received the same harsh treatment that many Vietnam veterans faced and decided to take action. Larry has been a leader in local initiatives to support his fellow veterans.
He now serves as the President of the Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter 803, and leads the Chemung County Honor Guard, which provides a ceremonial military presence at the funerals of veterans and other events.
Thank you, Larry, for your courage and service, and for going the extra mile to support veterans across the Southern Tier.”