Connecticut chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame to honor award winners on March 27

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Mike Clair (Wrestling Hall of Fame)
03/09/2004


Stillwater, Okla. - The National Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced the 2004 Class of Connecticut coaches, officials and contributors to be recognized with a "Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award". This award is given annually to coaches, officials or contributors who have given a lifetime of service to wrestling, their communities and most importantly to the young people they have coached, taught, motivated and inspired.    The Connecticut Chapter will also honor their "Outstanding American" from the state of Connecticut and the state "Medal of Courage".     The honorees are:    "Lifetime Service to Wrestling"  The late Rod Leyland  The late George Beaudry  Abraham Chamie  Roger Vertefeuille  Franklin H. Robinson Jr.  Stephen Eldridge     "Outstanding American" from the state of Connecticut  Richard M. Larrabee     "Medal of Courage"  The late Jeffrey Braun    For their dedication and lasting influence on wrestling, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, Stillwater, Oklahoma, will present the "Lifetime Service to Wrestling", "Outstanding American" and the "Medal of Courage" Awards.  These men and their families will be honored at the "Hall of Fame" celebration banquet March 27, 2004.  Banquet and induction ceremonies will be held at the Foxwoods Resort in Ledyard.    Please call Mike Quibble 860-987-5054 for information and reservations.