In honor of the many veterans at Missouri Western State University, the Division of Student Affairs and the Nontraditional Student Center will present “Anatomy of a Hero: A compelling view of patriotism, past and present” by Capt. Patrick J. Kershaw of the United States Navy at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 in Agenstein Hall, room 124. A reception will follow in the Remington Hall atrium. The event is free and open to the public.
Kershaw is the commanding officer of NR Volunteer Training Unit 1808, facilitating unassigned senior Navy officers and non-commissioned officers to continue support for the Navy mission in widely varying capacities. His awards include two Meritorious Service Medals, Navy Commendation Medal with gold star, Coast Guard Commendation Medal with Operational “O”, Army Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal with gold star, Coast Guard Team Award Medal with gold star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal and numerous other decorations. He lives in Overland Park, Kan., with his wife Tina and daughters Diane and Maria.
For more information about the event, email nontrad@missouriwestern.edu or call 816-271-4281.
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