Greater Bristol legislators are questioning a section of the governor’s proposed budget that calls for the total elimination of state funding for the Connecticut Honor Guard. State funds are currently used to support military funeral honors. Those honors include the playing of “Taps” and rifle teams which fire graveside salutes, said a press release from the local General Assembly Republicans. “We should not eliminate state funding for final honors for our vets,” state Sen. Henri Martin (R-Bristol), who serves as ranking member of the legislature’s Veterans’ Affairs Committee, said in a press release. “We will be raising awareness of this ill-advised policy change among Republicans and Democrats in the Connecticut General Assembly. We hope we can get this money restored. We certainly will try our best on behalf of vets and their families.” “I feel very strongly that our government should respect and support the veterans who have fought on behalf of our country,” said Rep. Whit Betts (R-Bristol) in the press release. “I oppose the Governor’s proposal to eliminate funding for military honors and I absolutely will fight to have the state continue funding this vital program.” “For the men and women who have served their country with dignity […]
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