Suffern native and Vietnam veteran, Army Staff Sergeant Jeremy Honey inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

The New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame was created to honor and recognize outstanding veterans from the Empire State who have distinguished themselves both in military and civilian life.

Honey was inducted by State Senator David Carlucci.

Senator Carlucci said, “Our service members deserve our gratitude as they have selflessly served our country to protect the freedoms we hold dear. Many Vietnam veterans like Jeremy Honey did not come home to events honoring their service, and now we have an opportunity to right that wrong. Honey served in the Army for 12 years, went on to train other elite soldiers, and now helps veterans suffering from mental illness. He’s extremely deserving of this honor, and we thank him for his service and dedication to his country.”

Honey served bravely in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970, and was then reassigned to Cambodia. Later, Honey served more than three years in the Federal Republic of Germany where he worked to protect West Germany.

When Honey returned to the United States, he trained officers and other senior sergeants in places such as the United States Military Academy at West Point and at Fort George G. Meade in Maryland.

Following his honorable discharge in 1980, Honey continued to serve his nation by working for the federal government. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan named him “Federal Employee of the Year,” for his exemplary work with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Now Honey is widely respected for the work he does for veterans. He has been the Director of the “Missing in America” House, a home for mentally ill veterans, and is the founder and past Commander of the Disabled American Veterans in Rockland County. Never backing away from assisting veterans in need, Honey has spoken at length about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and has personally driven veterans with alcohol or emotional issues to the VA Hospital in Montrose, New York for treatment.