Janesville Vietnam War Veteran Pat Riley Awarded Veteran of the Year
JANESVILLE, WI – Last week, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) presented Janesville veteran Sergeant Patrick “Pat” Riley with the First Congressional District’s 2024 Veteran of the Year Award.
Sgt. Riley served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He remains active in the Vietnam Vets of America, Marine Corps League, and the Janesville VFW. Sgt. Riley regularly volunteers in ceremonies on Memorial Day, POW/MIA Day, and Veterans Day in and around Janesville, including events at Oak Hill Cemetery, Traxler Park, and the Doughboy Statue downtown.
“Those men and women who have worn the uniform and served our country have paid a burden that many of us who have not served struggle to fully appreciate. Sergeant Riley’s fidelity to his country and community truly exemplifies what it means to serve. It is my honor to present him with the Veteran of the Year Award,” said Steil.
Background:
The recipient of this award was nominated by Wisconsin residents and selected by Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s Veterans Advisory Board by reviewing the following criteria:
SERVICE: Demonstrate a commitment to service in their community. This could be through advocacy, community projects, an act of heroism, or other actions.
EXCELLENCE: Provide an example of how this veteran exudes a spirit of excellence.
DEDICATION: Have a dedication to supporting their fellow veterans and building bridges between veterans and our greater Southeast Wisconsin community.
Nominees had to be a veteran of one of the five Armed Forces of the United States, including Reserve or National Guard, or United States Merchant Marines. All nominees had to supply a DD-214 and live within Wisconsin's First Congressional District.
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