Louis Rossi Nominated for Award for Veteran Aid Work
Louis A Rossi Sr a World War II veteran helped raise 7500 for George Cox a Middletown paraplegic and secured a 10000 VA grant to build a wheelchair accessible home Rossi later aided other handicapped veterans while serving as Ohio court probation officer and city acquisitions manager He emphasizes self reliance and the social aspect of disability noting his cosmetic hand and lessons on phantom limb adaptation.
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George Cox
Middletown
Third Armored
France
Louis A Rossi
Sr Rossi
Cox
By Rossi
Rossi
Germany
Grand Nee
Mittee
American Legion
Detroit
Ohio Probation and Parole Association
Optimist Club
The
Sons of Italy
Double Hand Amputee Rossi Inspired by Real Handicap
Louis Rossi, an Army anti-tank gunner with Patton's Third Army who earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart, built a life of public service and veterans advocacy. He led Middletown court programs, chaired civic groups, and admired Harold Russell for overcoming a real handicap.
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Louis Rossi
George Patton
Third Army
University of Dayton
Middletown
American Citizens Club
I Am An
American Day Committee
Harold Russell
Russell
Volunteers sought for boys on probation program
The Butler County Court of Domestic Relations WPA program seeks volunteers to mentor boys on probation. Amy Roberts and Ezra Heard lead efforts with one to one and group activities at Middletown, using basketball, judo, crafts, ham radio, and jobs. About 40 to 60 boys are involved. volunteers must be 18 plus and donate time weekly.
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VPA
Butler County Court of Domestic Relations
WPA
Middletown
Clint Speerman
Amy Roberts
Ezra Heard
Hiram College
Ed Reid
Vpas
Reid
Fairfield School
Jefferson Elementary School
Miami University
Cincinnati Stinger
Body Shoppe Health Spa
Hamilton
Middletown High School
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