Senate Resolution No. 2914
BY: Senator JORDAN
COMMENDING Roger E. Bradley posthumously upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of a
Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an
individual by the New York State Senate
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York,
who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace
in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Roger E.
Bradley posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the
New York State Senate; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by
Resolution and is awarded to individuals who have merited special
commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of
their fellow New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, Roger E. Bradley was born on April 23, 1932, to William and
Marjorie Bradley in Sharon, Connecticut; he and his family moved to
Millerton, New York, where he graduated from the local high school; from
1948-1952, he worked as a grocery clerk at the neighborhood A&P grocery
store; and
WHEREAS, On August 21, 1952, Roger E. Bradley was inducted into the
United States Army and after completing basic training, he attended an
additional 16 weeks of training at Fort Lee, Virginia, as a supply
handler and quartermaster; and
WHEREAS, Technician Corporal Roger E. Bradley was then assigned to
Headquarter 8201 Army Unit United Nations Civil Command in Korea where
he proudly served his country for 15 months; and
WHEREAS, Upon his discharge on August 5, 1954, at Camp Kilmer, New
Jersey, Corporal Roger E. Bradley was assigned to the quartermaster's
corps in the Army Reserves to complete his military obligation; and
WHEREAS, For his courageous service during the Korean War, Corporal
Roger E. Bradley was awarded the Korean Service Medal w/ 1 Bronze Star
Service Star, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service
Medal, and a Presidential Unit Citation; and
WHEREAS, On June 28, 1958, Roger E. Bradley married the former Mary
Vernal, and together, they raised two sons, James and Keith; and
WHEREAS, Roger E. Bradley was employed as a salesman for Arnoff
Moving and Storage, and was actively involved in his community as a
member of the Millerton Fire Department, American Legion Post 178, the
Lions Club, the Kinderhook Elks, and Hudson American Legion; and
WHEREAS, Roger E. Bradley died on June 11, 2022, at the age of 90,
and is buried next to his beloved wife in the Salisbury Cemetery,
Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Roger E. Bradley demonstrated his love for his country and merits
forevermore the highest respect of his State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended
and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and
for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Roger E. Bradley posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed
upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Roger E. Bradley.
