#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Patrick Lyons

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Patrick Lyons. Pat served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1968.

Pat served at Fort Hood, Texas as a platoon sergeant for a weapons platoon. He also served as a long-range reconnaissance patrol (LRRP) ranger. LRRPs train for reconnaissance deep into enemy territory. Pat was awarded the Silver Star and a Purple Heart.

Pat graduated from Penn State University with a degree in marketing and logistics and retired after 33 years working for Shaw Industries. He currently lives in Muldoon, Texas and is a member of the La Grange branch of the Knights of Columbus, a global Catholic organization. Pat is also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion and several other organizations.

Pat spends his retirement as a farmer, a member of the Muldoon, Texas Volunteer Fire Department, a beekeeper and a participant in the local bowling league.

Thank you for your service, Pat!

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Graphic By Kierra Willis: Kierra Willis is a Graphic Communication Major at the University of Maryland University College. She currently has an AAS in Graphic Design and Visual Communications.