Navy Seal, Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers speaks Mar. 25

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  • By A1C Arthur Awax
  • 439th Airlift Wing

Navy Seal and Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers, Jr., received the
Congressional Medal of Honor from the President of the United States in February 2016, in
recognition of his heroic acts of valor, saving a hostage in Afghanistan in 2012.
On Wednesday March 25 at 6:30pm, Master Chief Petty Officer Edward Byers, Jr.
will be an honored Speaker in the Parish Lenten Speaker Series at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Road in Westfield, Massachusetts (413-562-3450).
A Reception will follow in the Parish Center.
Music will be provided by the Westfield High School Jazz Band and Chorus.
A special invitation is extended to all Veterans Groups, American Legion and Military Representatives from Barnes and Westover.