The Disabled American Veterans have honored retired Army veteran and Harford County State's Attorney Joseph I. Cassilly as the organization's Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year for 2011.
The honor was bestowed upon Cassilly at the organization's 90th National Convention at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Aug. 6. The award was presented by DAV National Commander Wallace E. Tyson.
"Joe Cassilly is truly deserving of the top honor bestowed by the DAV," Tyson said in his remarks. "At every turn, life offered him some pretty stiff challenges, and he was never found wanting."
Cassilly is a member of DAV Chapter 30 in Bel Air. He enlisted in the Army in 1968 and trained to become one of the Army's elite Rangers.
In October 1970, Cassilly was severely injured while serving with F. Co., 75th Rangers, 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam.
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