Our Mission: To Support and Honor the Sacrifice of our Military and Military families — Past, Present and Future.
On Thursday, June 18th at the Virginia Capitol Building in the House of Delegates, Delegate Amy Laufer will introduce a Commending Resolution (HR 2074) honoring Col. James O'Kelley USMCR (retired).
Col. O'Kelley served 36 years in the USMCR. He is a decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War. During his life, he has served his community and his country in other ways as well.
Col. O'Kelley is now bravely fighting a serious health condition which will prevent him from attending the presentation of this resolution. Other veterans are encouraged to be present for this resolution in his place, if they can attend.
The resolution will be presented in the House of Delegates at 10:00 AM on June 18th. Anyone who may be interested in being present at the Capitol to show support for this veteran of Vietnam should try to be there by 9:00 AM. Please contact the office of Delegate Amy Laufer so that she can reserve seating for you in the House Gallery. Her contact information is:
804-698-1055 | 540-251-1055
ParadeRest honors Col. O'Kelley for his many years of service to our country. This recognition of him by the Virginia Legislature is well deserved.
Connecting Veterans in the Charlottesville Community
Based in Charlottesville, ParadeRest connects local communities with service members and veterans through initiatives focused on academic tutoring, physical fitness preparation, veteran oral history interviews, and acts of appreciation. The organization’s work centers on strengthening the bond between those who serve and the communities they protect.
