| On November 7, 2002, Arizona was witness to the induction of
20 distinguished men and women into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame as the
"Class of 2002." This gala affair was at the Shrine Temple. The
Chapter had three Honorees, pictured left to right, Terry Tassin, Bill Toy,
and Senator Tom Smith. They are shown along with Joanne Thompson wife
of Bill Thompson (deceased) who was inducted in the inaugural Class 2001.
This speaks highly for the Chapter and its membership caliber.
Again pictured, left to right, are LCDR Terry Tassin, USN (Ret) who was
recognized for his Navy service as well as for his 20 years of exceptional
achievements during his tenure as a JROTC instructor; LTC Bill Toy, USA
(Ret) for his Army service as well as for his life long support and
commitment to both veteran's organizations and his community
including service as president of the Arizona Chapter of
TROA; and LtCol and Arizona State Senator Tom Smith, USMC (Ret) for his
Marine Corps service as well as for his tenacious legislative efforts and
generous support of all veterans issues as a member of the Arizona state
legislature.
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| Also inducted was Representative Bob Stump (AZ), and it was
announced that the building which will house the Arizona Veterans Hall of
Fame will be named in his honor.
The awards consisting of a medallion and a plaque were presented by Governor Jane D. Hull and Patrick Chorpenning, Director of the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services.
Web Ellis, Chairman of the Unified Arizona Veterans, opened the
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