V Teamers nominate a veteran to be honored during 2020 NYC Veterans Day Motorcade.
Learn how Verizon’s Nominate a Veteran program played a big part in the shift to this year’s NYC Veterans Day Motorcade.
This Veterans Month, we’re honored to give back to the military community through everything from volunteer opportunities to virtual events and webcasts. One of the cornerstones of Veterans Month has been the New York City Veterans Day Parade.
Due to our unprecedented times, this long-standing tradition will now be a motorcade, and Verizon is proud to continue its support of this event with two digital trucks driving the parade route. These trucks displayed special notes of gratitude from our V Teamers. We reached out to our V Team to ask them to Nominate a Veteran for Veterans Day and we received over 200 submissions to recognize colleagues, friends and family members.
Although this year looks a bit different, that isn’t stopping us from giving back to the military community while keeping safety at the forefront. As part of the NYC Veterans Day Parade motorcade broadcast on WABC-TV New York, Verizon Business Group CEO Tami Erwin shared this special message to veterans.
In honor of those who have served, we wanted to share all of the submissions to show our gratitude. To all veterans, we thank you for your service, sacrifices, and dedication to protecting our country.
Verizon GN&T Honors Veterans
“Jason, you are an exemplary V Teamer. Thank you for your service, enjoy your day!” Joey S., Verizon GN&T
Verizon Corporate Honors Veterans
“Thank you to my son Jeff. We are so proud that you served our country.” - Sheila T., Verizon Corporate
Verizon Consumer Group Honors Veterans
“I would like to thank my husband, V Teamer Matthew Wirth, who served as a Marine.” - Bridget W., Verizon Consumer Group
Verizon Business Group Honors Veterans
“Thank you to my amazing uncle who has served for 36 years!” Jen K., Verizon Business Group
Verizon Media Group Honors Veterans
"Thank you, Dad, for your service in the Navy. We love and appreciate you so much!" - Kitty W., Verizon Media Group
View more Nominate a Veteran submissions below:
V Teamers Nominate Veterans
"Thank you for your Service - Kris Sturkey." - Ryan K.
"Thank you for your Service - Scott Fagan." - Ryan K.
"Jim - Thx for your service and dedication to Veteran's development as future leaders!" - Melissa B.
"Thank you for your dedicated years of service to our country and freedom!" James G.
"Thanks, Tom for your service to our country!" James G.
"Steve DeFelix-thank you for serving our country with pride and dedication!" - Linda B.
"Thank you for your service." - Cheryl L.
"Derrek Barret, thank you for your service!" - John D.
"Eric Wachenheim, thank you for your service!" - John D.
"Will Dickey, Thank you for showing the leadership our team needs from our manager." - Mike T.
"Greg L Baker is a dedicated co-worker and teammate I'd go to battle with any time." - Pat P.
"Everett Fletcher, a Drill Sergeant that can lead a team in the right direction." - Pat P.
"Thank You to our sons who are/have served Chris, Will (active duty) and Marc." - Alicia V.
"Thank You for your service in support of our freedom; 'DE OPPRESSO LIBER." - Michael J.
"Thank you, Wiley, for serving our country, always leading by example & being our hero!" - Shannon T.
"Craig - thank you for the sacrifices you've made to keep our country safe and strong!" - John D.
"To all who served our great country, THANK YOU!" - Keith G.
"Thank you to my Father-In-Law Herbert Crayton for his service in the Airforce." - Michelle K.
"Thank you William Overmohle for your service in the Army & Vietnam." - Michelle K.
"Thanks to my brother, Robert Thomas." - Nannette W.
"Lane Mandel, Chris Gardner, Matt Buchanan, Jeff Engelbretson - Thank you!" - Olivia W.
"TY Capt Dominic Wade - 8 yrs of service in the US Army & endless support to our fam!" - Kimberly W.
"Thank you, Troy Swezey, for your years of service in the U.S. Army!" - Brenna J.
"Joe, thank you for your 15+ years of service in the US Army and for being a great leader." - Ryan A.
"Scott, thank you for serving 20+ years in the US Navy and for being a great leader." - Ryan A.
"Tommy, thank you for serving 9+ years in the US Army and for being a great leader." - Ryan A.
"Thank You to All Veterans especially those who fought in the Vietnam war!" - Edward S.
"A HUGE THANK YOU to Dontrell Lendsey on the L&D Team!! TY FOR YOUR SERVICE!!" - Joni L.
"Thanks, Charlie Dean for your service in the Navy & your Verizon team." - Esther S.
"Bill, Thank you for your service to America on this Veterans Day and always." - Diego B.
"Thank you Jeremy Surface for your service in the Air National Guard!" - Karen S.
"Thank you, John Swan, for your service." - Karen S.
"My grandfather Victor DeLaGarza who served in WWII for love of country." - Anna G.
"Thank you to my father William and all the veterans that have served and sacrificed!" - Joe K.
"Thank you, Claudia Lopez, for being an inspiration to our team and a role model in your community!" - Anthony M.
"I am PROUD to thank my fellow co-worker, Antonio Ruelas, for his services." - Daisy C.
"Thanks to my dad, Bob B - Army 20+ years! My Hero!" - Lori C.
"I would like to thank my co-worker, William John, for his service." - Theresa S.
"Rosindo, thank you for everything you have done for our country and team. You rock!" - Melissa P.
"Thank you, Sgt. Zebby Keith, for your love, wisdom, and service to the USA." - Toccara M.
"Dad, thank you and all other veterans for your service. WE SALUTE YOU!" - Rebecca R.
"Thank you Walter M. for all you did for our country and now for our family!" - Mayra E.
"Thank You to all my Brothers and Sisters who I served with. OORAH!" - Brian S.
"Thanks for the risks you took and sacrifices you made to protect our country." - Laura G.
"Thank you to my parents, who are the strongest, most caring people I know." - Rachael M.
"I want to thank Regan Ward for his 22 years of service in the US Army! Love you!" - Dana H.
"To my brother, Jon, Thank you for your service!" - Kimberly G.
"I'd like to thank my late father and my brother for their service." - Diane G.
"I want to thank my Nephew Josh for doing what few hold the honor of doing." - Michael P.
"Happy Veterans Day to a great Veteran & a great Dad! I love you. USMC!! OORAH." - Lecretia H.
"Thank you, Uncle Jim, for your service to this Country. RIP, gone but not forgotten." - Elizabeth M.
"Thanks, Bryan for your service to our country & leadership on Team Lloyd!" - Jeff A.
"Thank you for your service to keep our country safe and good luck on your new VZ job! " - Kevin D.
"So proud of your service Son I love you! We are grateful, every day!" - Roxana E.
"Thank you to my brother Mark for your service. You're my HERO!!" - Amy L.
"Thank You Pop for unselfishly doing your duty so I can do what I love!" - Robin M.
"Thank you, Napoleon Leal Jr. (Dad), for your service in the Marines (6y) & HCSD (32y)" - Amanda C.
"In honor of the memory of my dad, Joseph M. Brooks Sr, Thank You for your service." - Carolyn B.
"USMC Dana Neal, Amazing Dad, Husband, Sibling & Son Thanks for your service!" - Ingrid J.
"Thank U Greg W.(Verizon Emp)your service will never be forgotten. Happy Veterans Day!" - Robyn S.
"Thank you, Tony, for all you do for the Veteran that you assist outside of work." - Susan L.
"Thank you to my nephew Derrick for your dedication and services to our country." - Tawnia D.
"Thank you, Harry Tribbitt, for your career services over the many years!" - Christina H.
"Mike M. is a Vietnam Vet and retired from Verizon after more than 30 years." - David M.
"John Sofronas - Thank you as we live each day in the freedom you have preserved. You are our Hero!" - Martha D.
"Thank you to my Father-in-Law for serving in WWII as a tail gunner." - Shelley H.
"Thank you all for your sacrifice that you do daily!! We are so proud!" - Manny V.
"Thank you Mike Moccaldi for the sacrifices you continue to make! You inspire me." - Louis M.
"Our hero! We love you, Papa!" - Shaun N.
"I would like to Jorge Fabian for his service and sacrifices to his country." - Luke C.
"La'Tryc Paris - THANK YOU!! You Rock!" - Mike A.
"To Sean Haydon, Thank you for your service to our great country!" - Patricia B.
"Thank you, Chase, for your Service!" - Lucas C.
"Chase Bailey, thank you for serving our country!" - Nelson D.
"Chase Bailey - Thanks for leading by example!" - Carlos G.
"Thank you, Chase Bailey, for your services and for protecting our freedom!" - Jay K.
"Happy Veteran's Day. You rock Chase." - Israel M.
"Thank you Sean Sant for your sacrifice and bravery in defending our nation and values." - Bryan W.
"Dear Scott! Thank you for service, dedicated leadership and friendship!" - Lucas A.
"Thank you, Dad, for 25 Years of Service, Love for Our Country & Family!" - Lisa D.
"Jose, Thanks for being one of our payroll heroes!" - Carol D.
"Today is your day to be Saluted, Todd Johnson." - Karen D.
"Matt - Thank you for your service to our country - we appreciate you!!!" - Bryan W.
"Thank you, Dad, for your service and paying the ultimate sacrifice!" - Wilkins W.
"I thank Richard John Patrick Scully who served in the Navy and for being my hero!" - Tara S.
"Happy Veterans Day! Travis, Thank you for serving our country for our freedom." - La Tonya J.
"I want to thank my Father-in-law Tim McGillen Sr for his sacrifice in Vietnam." - John B.
"Thank you for your service & sacrifice to my Father, brother Danny, and Father-in-law." - Jon K.
"I thank Donald E. Stewart, my dad, for his Patriotism & fortitude in serving." - Steve S.
"Thank you, Brett, for your service/sacrifice. You will be missed, little brother!" - Eric L.
"Thank you, SGM John Workman, for your years of selfless service to our nation!" - Joe B.
"Thanks, Dad, for your fighting for our nation!" - Joe B.
"Edgar Daniel Aguilar-Thank you for your sacrifice and your bravery." - Stefanie P.
"Thank you for your service." - Sherry B.
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