BOSTON, April 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Operation Tribute to Freedom:
WHAT: Three local Soldiers with the Boston Recruiting Company and
the Massachusetts National Guard will be honored on stage for
their service during the Boost Mobile "Hot Import Nights"
customized car show this Saturday in Boston. The Soldiers are
being recognized for their service in support of operations in
Iraq.
A haven for car show enthusiasts, the "Hot Import Nights"
shows feature performances by hip-hop artists alongside
tricked-out cars. Soldier recognition ceremonies are
scheduled for each stop on the 20-city tour between now and
December. The recognitions are part of the Army's Operation
Tribute to Freedom program, which honors returning Soldiers
for their service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
**Two Soldiers are available for interviews before and after
the recognition.**
WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 5 p.m. EDT
Recognition activities will take place after 7 p.m.
WHERE: Bayside Expo Center, 200 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Mass.
WHO: Sgt. Jeffrey Becker served in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom with the Special Troops Battalion of the 3rd Infantry
Division. He served as a Team Leader of a Communications
Repair Team and monitored the network operations for the 3rd
Infantry Division. Sgt. Becker returned home in January 2006,
and is a Field Recruiter with the Boston Recruiting Station.
He resides in Newton, Mass.
Staff Sgt. Patrick Percefull served twice in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 3rd Brigade, 1/30th
Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division. He was a machine gunner and
team leader on a fire team as he engaged the enemy. Staff
Sgt. Percefull received the Commendation Medal with Valor for
saving a village of children from harm by a charging water
buffalo. He returned home in January 2006, and is a recruiter
with the Boston Recruiting Company. He resides in Winthrop,
Mass.
About Operation Tribute to Freedom
Operation Tribute to Freedom (OTF) recognizes and honors Soldiers returning from operations in Iraq and Afghanistan through speaking and recognition events in communities across the country. For more information, visit http://www.army.mil/otf.