Aaron Cheerman of Manchester, CT was given the Marine Corps League's Highest Honor - the Marine of the Year Award.

<< On his left is his wife of 43 years, Sylvia.  To the right is Major General James Williams, the Commanding General of all Marine Reserve units of the 4th Marine Division, which is now engaged in the war on terrorism.

Major General Williams flew in from his Headquarters in New Orleans to attend the ceremony and serve as guest speaker.

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