The 2nd Co. Governors Horse Guard Banquet was held at The Community Center, Newtown, CT on December 18th, 2021. The banquet included Horse Guard members, and honored guests.
Head Table Honored Guests:
COL Johnson; COL Moritz; Mitch Bolinsky - CT State Representative for Newtown; Dr. Nora Marrinan; MAJ Marrinan - Commandant 2nd Co Governors Horse Guard; MAJ Ravenberg, 1GHG Commandant; 1SGT Kyder, 1GHG
Awards were presented to thank the recipients for all their hard work during the year:
1SGT Anthony Farina-Trooper of the Year
MAJ Marrinan-15 Years Long Service Metal
SGT Park-The Captain John Allen Payton Award
2LT Marion Lynott-The Captains Award
SGT Steve Chapman-Commendation Metal
Staff SGT Freer-Achievement Metal
CPL Bonjour-Achievement Metal
CPL Ruenhorst-Certificate of Recognition
PVT Ritter-Certificate of Recognition
2LT Marion Lynott-Good Citizen Bronze Metal- National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
CPL Bonjour-Good Citizen Bronze Metal- National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
1SGT Farina; SGT Cypher; Staff SGT Freer-2nd Co Governors Horse Belt Buckles for years of service, and reaching the official retirement age.
One of the highlights of the evening included creating and drinking the Grog, a tradition handed down over the years, followed by dinner, and dancing.
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