New exhibit explores Vietnam war experiences of Washington Green Beret

August 16, 2018 Secretary of State's Office

A profile of Bryon Loucks, a Green Beret medic who served with a secret reconnaissance group in Vietnam, is the latest chapter in Legacy Washington’s new project “1968: The Year that Rocked Washington.” The profile — part of an exhibit that will open Sept. 13 at the State Capitol — is now online at the Legacy Washington 1968 homepage. Loucks, a tree farmer who lives in Lewis County, grew up in Port Angeles. When he arrived in Vietnam in 1968,…

A day for honoring heroes

April 2, 2014 Secretary of State's Office

Secretary of State Wyman stands with (from left) SFC Leroy Petry, Capt. William Swenson and SSG Ty Carter in front of the Medal of Honor Monument on the Capitol Campus. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Helle) Washington paid tribute Wednesday to three of the state’s bravest sons, military heroes who are the latest to receive the Medal of Honor, the highest commendation for gallantry and bravery on the battlefield. Secretary Wyman joined Gov. Jay Inslee and other officials; MG Terry Ferrell,…

Law enforcement officers to receive Medal of Honor

May 7, 2009 Secretary of State's Office

There will be a special ceremony tomorrow in which Governor Chris Gregoire and Attorney General Rob McKenna will award six law enforcement officers this year’s Medal of Honor, the state’s highest law enforcement award. The ceremony takes place at 1 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Memorial site on the Capitol Campus, between the Temple of Justice and the trail leading down to Capitol Lake. According to a news release by the AG’s Office, new names of officers killed in the…

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