National Nonprofit Announces Appointment of New York State Chair

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- State Funeral for World War II Veterans is pleased to announce Mr. Scott Hartman, grandson of a World War II veteran, of New York City was appointed Chairman for the State of New York.

State Funeral for World War II Veterans, launched a nationwide petition drive to designate a state funeral in Washington D.C. for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.  This single state funeral would provide special recognition, and serve as a final salute to the 16 million men and women who served in our armed forces from 1941 to 1945. 

In total, 472 Medals of Honor were awarded to World War II servicemen.  Only four of these recipients are living today.  They are Hershel "Woody" Williams, U.S. Marine Corp Corporal of West Virginia; Charles Coolidge, U.S. Army Technical Sergeant of Tennessee; Robert D. Maxwell, U.S. Army Technician Fifth Grade of Oregon; and Francis S. Currey, U.S. Army Private First Class of New York.   

During an interview with State Funeral for World War II Veterans, one of the four living Medal of Honor recipients, Woody Williams said, "The idea of a state funeral for the last of us to go is great.  The nation needs this.  It brings recognition to all 16 million of us who wore the uniform.  A state funeral is part of our nation's history that can never be erased."

"The United States has held many state funerals for Generals, but never one for an enlisted man," said Bill McNutt, Co-Founder and Chairman.  "We are working hard all across the country with patriotic and successful leaders like Scott Hartman to make this state funeral a reality."

"The men and women who served our country in World War II not only changed the course of history for our country, but also for the world.  My grandfather served as an infantryman and spent time overseas during World War II.  Unfortunately, he passed before I had a chance to learn more about him, but I know the importance of his service.  The veterans of World War II not only deserve the right, but they have earned the right to be honored and not forgotten regardless of their rank," said Hartman.

Hartman has been a successful investor, CEO/Managing Partner, and Board Member and Chairman of the Board of publicly held companies and private equity investments. He was born and raised in Ft. Wayne, IN and currently has offices in NY, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Ventura County, CA, Oklahoma City, OK and Dallas, TX. In addition to his current Board work, he participates in other philanthropic endeavors.  He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Indiana University.

Serving alongside him in the great state of New York, are retired BG General John Digilio, National Board Member, and New York State Board Members, Kevin Sexton, Doug Song, Andrew Eros and Julian Gingold.  Hartman is currently recruiting other patriotic individuals to fill the eight-person State Board of Directors in New York City.  Please send nominations directly to him at [email protected].

About State Funeral for World War II Veterans

State Funeral for World War II Veterans exists to convince the President of the United States to designate a single state funeral for the last Medal of Honor recipient form World War II, as a final salute to the 16 million men and women of the Greatest Generation who served in our armed forces from 1941 to 1945.  For more information on how to join us in this mission please visit www.worldwar2salute.org.

MEDIA CONTACTS
Bill McNutt, Co-Founder and Chairman
214 537 9311
[email protected]

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