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Atomic Veterans Achieve Recognition

Atomic Veterans Achieve Recognition

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Gary Thornton of Leon and his friend Lawrence Halloran of Mulvane began a grassroots effort to gain national recognition for atomic test veterans in 2004.*130 aging atomic veterans live in Kansas.*Thornton and Halloran started a petition and wrote letters to politicians seeking additional benefits to help atomic veterans deal with illness caused by radiation.*On July 16, 2004, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius recognized their efforts by declaring the day Atomic Veterans Day in Kansas. Other states have since had similar recognition days.*The stretch of U.S. 400 — from U.S. 77 in Augusta east to the Butler County line — received the designation in a bill introduced by Reps. Ed Trimmer of Winfield and Dave Crum of Augusta. It became law last year.*Atomic Vets are now working towards national recognition. They are trying to establish an Atomic Veterans service metal. A bill is waiting for approval from the U.S. senate.

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May 23, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized