From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
New Jersey family secures veteran's memorial medallion after 2-year delay
New Jersey family finally gets Veterans Memorial Medallion for uncle after two years of paperwork delays.
In brief
New Jersey family finally gets Veterans Memorial Medallion for uncle after two years of paperwork delays. New Jersey family secured Veterans Memorial Medallion for uncle Ed Kawczynski after two years of VA paperwork delays. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Family seeks recognition for veteran
New Jersey family spent two years fighting to secure a Veterans Memorial Medallion for uncle Ed Kawczynski.
Uncle Ed's military service
Bob and Kathy Kawczynski were raised in military families with uncle Ed serving in the Army during the Korean War.
Family's motivation
Kathy wanted to ensure Ed's service was honored with a Veterans Memorial Medallion at his final resting place.
Paperwork delays
Bob applied for the medallion nearly two years ago but it was lost when the Department of Veterans Affairs could not locate the application.
7 On Your Side helps
7 On Your Side worked with the funeral director to track down the paperwork needed for the VA to issue the medallion.
Medallion secured
The Veterans Memorial Medallion was finally affixed to Ed Kawczynski's headstone after two years of delays.
The key point
New Jersey family secured Veterans Memorial Medallion for uncle Ed Kawczynski after two years of VA paperwork delays.
