Two honored with Rockland Buffalo Soldiers Award

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NEW CITY – Rockland County has recognized two local veterans for their outstanding service with 2023 Buffalo Soldiers Awards.

This year’s honorees are Staff. Sgt. Sherlie Louis and Army veteran Lee Edward Burns, Sr.

A “Buffalo Soldier” is the nickname first given to members of African American cavalry regiments of the US Army who served in the western United States from 1867 to 1896, noted for their courage and disciple.

Rockland presents the award annually to outstanding African American veterans who live in the county.

Staff Sgt. Sherlie Louis is an Aerospace Medical Services Craftsman in the 109th Medical Group of the Air National Guard.

She joined the Air Force in 2012 to make a difference and give back to her community and her country. As she serves, she is also working towards becoming a registered nurse to continue that pledge to her family, friends, and neighbors.

Army veteran Lee Edward Burns, Sr. served in the army from 1962-1965. After completing his service in the army, he then joined the New York State Army National Guard where he worked for over 30 years.

Burns has also dedicated his life to serving his community through his local church as an associate minister for nearly 40 years. He is also a member of the Rockland County Minister’s Alliance and Baptist Ministers’ Evening Conference of Greater New York.

“We thank these individuals for their bravery and continued commitment to our residents. We are proud to list your name among the proud African American men and women who have been named to the Rockland County Buffalo Soldiers in years past,” said County Executive Ed Day.




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