Paul Bucha Medal of Honor Recipient Joins Committee to Honor Homer L. Wise
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Mr. Bucha, a graduate of West Point and former President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, says about Homer L. Wise: “It is important that among the celebrities for whom we name parks and streets, there are those we also honor who come from everyday America, living anonymously among us, until that mysterious confluence of time and circumstances places them one day in a position where they can see fate has it will be; unless they and they alone reach down within themselves for that hidden potential that resides within each of us, old or young, rich or poor, black or white, male or female, a potential that can literally challenge destiny and change the world.Such a man was Homer Wise until June 14, 1944, on a hillside in Italy; he found himself needing to act to save himself and his men and he did.For more information regarding The Homer L. Wise Memorial Committee, Inc.’s visit our website:www.sgthomerlwisememorial.org or contact us by email: h.l.wisememorial@gmail.com To read Capitan Buchas citation when presented the Medal of Honor by President Richard M. Nixon on May 14, 1970 visit www.cmohs.org Contact: James S. Vlasto, Project Director Phone: (917) 414-2915 ### Stamford, CT, January 22, 2011 --( PR.com )-- Connecticuts only living Medal of Honor recipient announced today he will become a member of the Homer L. Wise Memorial Committee.Paul W. Bucha of Ridgefield, CT was awarded the Medal of Honor while serving as a captain and commanding officer of Company D, 3rd Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, on March 18, 1968 in Vietnam.Mr.Bucha, a graduate of West Point and former President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, says about Homer L. Wise:“It is important that among the celebrities for whom we name parks and streets, there are those we also honor who come from everyday America, living anonymously among us, until that mysterious confluence of time and circumstances places them one day in a position where they can see fate has it will be; unless they and they alone reach down within themselves for that hidden potential that resides within each of us, old or young, rich or poor, black or white, male or female, a potential that can literally challenge destiny and change the world.He served in Italy and France and was a member of Company L, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division.For more information regarding The Homer L. Wise Memorial Committee, Inc.’s visit our website:www.sgthomerlwisememorial.org or contact us by email: h.l.wisememorial@gmail.comTo read Capitan Buchas citation when presented the Medal of Honor by President Richard M. Nixon on May 14, 1970 visit www.cmohs.orgContact: James S. Vlasto, Project DirectorPhone: (917) 414-2915### Contact Information Homer L. Wise Memorial Committee, Inc James Vlasto (917) 414-2915 www.sgthomerlwisememorial.org Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Homer L. Wise Memorial Committee, Inc Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend