Post Chaplain Hauf delivers the opening prayer for the event honoring his uncle.

 

John J. Morris Post 62 honors Thomas Hauf as June Veteran of the Month

Peoria, AZ

On June 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Navy veteran Thomas Hauf as Veteran of the Month. He served with his brother on USS Forrestal when it exploded in the Tonkin Gulf in Vietnam; over 100 died and over 100 more were injured. The family at home waited days anxiously to learn of their boys. In a national newscast they saw Thomas helping injured sailors after the explosion. Then they saw Dennis in a Life Magazine picture on deck after the explosion. Several days later they finally got word that both boys were alive and well. Thomas' burial flag will fly over the post for the month of June.


Legion Riders line up on left as Honor Guard takes their place for the ceremony.

Flag from past month is brought down, folded and presented to family of honoree for May.
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