Congressman Bill Keating presents the Bronze Star to Vietnam Veteran John Ahearn. Credit: Dan McCready
The Marshfield Veterans Day Parade on Monday featured a wide array of groups, including one with a float featuring a replica of a Vietnam Era Huey Helicopter, a vehicle that has a special meaning for the group’s leader, Thomas Michael Burke.
The parade ended at the Marshfield Town Green for a special ceremony where this year’s Grand Marshall, Vietnam Veteran John Ahearn, was presented with a “Bronze Star” by Congressman Bill Keating for actions he took to save his unit during an enemy attack.
Dennis Thu, of San Diego, served alongside Ahearn.
State Senator Patrick O’Connor said that the nation owes a great debt to Ahearn and veterans like him.
State Representative Patrick Kearney, a member of the Naval Reserves, expressed personal thanks to Ahearn for his service.
In addition to the Bronze Star, Ahearn was also awarded citations by both the Commonwealth and the Town of Marshfield.
