16th district United States Representative Don Manzullo spoke to veterans at the Camp Algonquin Veterans Stand Down sponsored by John Blanchard’s NASA Education last Monday.

“During his speech, the Congressman thanked the veterans for their service and their brave efforts to protect our families and our freedoms in the United States,” according to press secretary Rich Carter.

“He then told the story of working with the widow and young son of a Gulf War veteran from Freeport who died from Gulf War Syndrome at Age 36. The family helped the Congressman pass legislation that recognized Gulf War Syndrome as a service-connected illness.

“As a result, he was named Legislator of the Year from the National Vietnam and Gulf War Veterans Coalition.”