STEC HONORS GREGORY LEE AS INDUCTEE INTO NEW YORK STATE SENATE’S 2023 VETERANS HALL OF FAME
Senator Stec, Gregory Lee and Steve Robart, Commander DAV 179
Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) nominated Plattsburgh resident Gregory Lee for the 2023 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. During the Disabled American Veterans ceremony held at Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park on Veterans Day, Stec presented Lance Corporal Lee with his official plaque inducting him into the hall of fame.
Gregory T. Lee served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and obtained the rank of Lance Corporal. He served in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970. During Operation Oklahoma Hills, he was seriously injured in a mortar explosion and suffered multiple wounds, including to both of his legs and to his right arm, resulting in amputation.
For his valor and service to our Nation, Lee earned numerous recognitions, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and the National Services Defense Medal. Upon returning home, Lee made helping his fellow Veterans his mission both professionally and personally and has spent the past 50 years assisting in a variety of capacities.
Stec was proud to acknowledge Lee for his service both abroad and at home and to show him the honor and appreciation he deserves.
“Between his distinguished service record and commitment to helping fellow Veterans in his community, most recently through the North Country Honor Flight, Gregory Lee is an exemplary person and a deserving honoree for the 2023 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame,” said Stec. “Greg has given so much of himself for more than 50 years, and inducting him into this year’s hall of fame is a way to acknowledge his sacrifice and continued service.
“It was truly an honor to present Greg with his official induction plaque and spend meaningful time with him on Veterans Day,” he continued. “Thank you to him, and to all our local Veterans, for everything they’ve done to protect and represent our great nation.”
To learn more about Lance Corporal Gregory Lee, visit: https://www.nysenate.gov/profiles/2023/daniel-g-stec/gregory-t-lee
Posted: November 13th, 2023 under City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.