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Vietnam Veteran Andrew Doro honored at ceremony in Millbrook

Vietnam Veteran Andrew Doro honored at ceremony in Millbrook

On Thursday, April 18, a commemorative quilt sewn by Quilts2Quilts, Mental Health America of Dutchess County was presented by JoAnn Schmidt to Millbrook Mayor Peter Doro, honoring his father, Army First Lieutenant Andrew Doro.

Photo by Leila Hawken

MILLBROOK — By all accounts, Army 1st Lt. Andrew Doro was an ideal choice to receive the honor of being remembered at the first-ever Honor-a-Veteran program sponsored by the Dutchess County Office of Veterans’ Affairs, a ceremony held at Village Hall on Thursday, April 17. The event drew a gathering of nearly 100 veterans, friends and area residents.

The solemn event was the first of what will be monthly Honor-a-Veteran ceremonies throughout the county sponsored by the Veterans’ Affairs office.

Andrew Doro, father of Millbrook’s Mayor Peter Doro, was born in the Bronx in 1945. He earned the rank of First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served with valor during the Vietnam War, receiving the Silver Star and a Purple Heart.

A large representation of Dutchess County officials and veterans’ organizations attended the historic Honor-a-Veteran program at Village Hall on Thursday, April 18, honoring the memory and service of Army 1st Lt. Andrew Doro, who served with valor in the Vietnam War.Photo By Leila Hawken

Following Doro’s service he went on to become an entrepreneur and local educator, fondly remembered by his students, some of whom were in the audience.

The ceremony was attended by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Color Guard and included presentation of several commemorative items, accepted by Millbrook Mayor Doro on behalf of his family.

Also attending the ceremony was County Executive Sue Serino, who presented an official proclamation and a U.S. flag flown for 30 days in Doro’s honor.

Millbrook Mayor Peter Doro spoke at the first-ever Honor-a-Veteran ceremony sponsored by the Dutchess County Office of Veterans Affairs. The ceremony, held at Village Hall on Thursday, April 18, honored the memory and valor of Doro’s father, Army First Lieutenant Andrew Doro during the Vietnam War.Photo by Leila Hawken

“A true American hero from the battlefield to the classroom,” Serino said in praise of Doro’s service.

Other commemorative items presented to the Doro family included a Challenge Coin, a shadow box of medals, and a quilt from the Quilts2Quilts program.

“My dad was a humble guy,” said Peter Doro during his remarks as he thanked everyone for coming to the ceremony.

“That we can honor him in this way is a great honor for our family, the village and the vets,” he said.

Leila Hawken
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