# 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.
- Title: New Jersey family secures veteran's memorial medallion after…
- Summary: New Jersey family finally gets Veterans Memorial Medallion for uncle after two years of paperwork delays.
- Keywords: new jersey, red bank, veterans memorial medallion, ed kawczynski, bob kawczynski, kathy kawczynski, purple heart, korean war, army, department of veterans affairs, veterans day, 7 on your side
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/veterans-memorial-medallion-finally-arrives-2-year-delay/20027346
- Published: 2026-11-09T22:17:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new jersey, red bank, veterans memorial medallion, ed kawczynski, bob kawczynski, kathy kawczynski, purple heart, korean war, army, department of veterans affairs, veterans day, 7 on your side
## 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.
## Key takeaway

New Jersey family secured Veterans Memorial Medallion for uncle Ed Kawczynski after two years of VA paperwork delays.