Community Corner

Middlefield Soldier First to Receive Veterans Star Honor

Army Sergeant Ryan Parmelee of Middlefield was recently the first local military veteran to receive a Veterans Star from the Coginchaug football team.

Coginchaug football players Jack Granger and Erik Stanzel honored Sgt. Parmelee by painting a star at his house. Parmelee, a Army medic, was deployed to Kuwait for his sixth tour of duty this spring.

Click here to find out how you can honor someone who has served.

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