Patti Lansmon Honored as Veteran of the Month

Patti is shown here receiving her certificate of recognition from representatives of REMEMBERaVET.net (left to right) Robert Counts, Sgt. Terry Dambach, and John Karnes.

Patricia (Patti) J. Lansmon, a Veteran of the US Air Force and resident at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, was recently selected as the Veterans of the Month by REMEMBERaVET.net. Patti received a certificate of recognition during a reception at the Veterans Home on Tuesday, August 18.

Patti was born in Cape Girardeau, and attended Southeast Missouri State University, graduating cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She taught elementary school in Caruthersville, MO from August 1978 to May of 1979. She also taught school in New Hamberg, MO for two additional years.

Having a desire to serve her country, Patti enrolled in the ROTC program at Southeast Missouri State University, as well as a masters program in Guidance and Counseling. Upon receiving her masters' degree, she was commissioned into the U. S. Air Force in 1983. Patti's first duty assignment was at Griffis Air Force base in upstate New York., where she served the COMSEC officer for the 24th Air Force Division.

For the better part of four years after fulfilling her obligation as a COMSEC officer, Patti served as a Captain in the Education and Training Offices. She earned a Commendation Medal, the Air force Longevity Service Award Ribbon and the Air Force Training Ribbon. She was honorably discharged on March 1, 1988.

"It is with great honor and appreciation that we recognize Ms. Lansmon as the REMEMBERaVET.net Veteran of the Month for the Month of July-August, 2009," said Randy Riney, Founder and President of RememberAVet.net. "Thank you for your service to your country, our families, and our communities. Your service will not be forgotten, and we appreciate your efforts to help secure our freedom."

REMEMBERaVET.net is a not-for-profit organization, based in California, dedicated to fulfilling wish lists for Veterans Homes across the country, and recognizing Veterans for their service to our country.