Congresswoman Linda Sánchez continued her monthly veterans' outreach program and named retired U.S. Army MSgt Robert Luckel of Hawaiian Gardens as the 39th Congressional District's "Veteran of the Month."
Luckel was chosen by Sánchez' Veterans Advisory Council.
Luckel, a World War II combat veteran, began his military career in 1940 by enlisting with the U.S. Army. While serving, he was assigned to a RECON division as Chief of Communications and did a tour of duty in the South Pacific. His courage and heroism while in combat earned him many awards and medals, including the Bronze Star. He retired from the U.S. Army at the rank of MSgt after 30 years of service. He also served as a reserve with the Army National Guard.
"Mr. Luckel's sacrifice to our nation cannot be overstated and I am pleased to honor him today," said Sánchez. "The selfless devotion of America's Greatest Generation is an inspiration to all Americans and I hope this recognition inspires younger Americans to consider how they might serve their country."
After World War II, Luckel moved to the City of Lakewood and eventually settled in Hawaiian Gardens, where he married his wife of 34 years, June. They had two daughters, Donna and Kathy, six grandsons, and fifteen great-grand children.
Luckel is 94 years young and an active volunteer in his community. He is an active member of American Legion Post 496 of Long Beach and serves on its executive committee. He is also an annual participant in Long Beach's Veteran's Day Parade, in which he drives his Trans Am convertible.
Luckel was chosen by Sánchez' Veterans Advisory Council.
Luckel, a World War II combat veteran, began his military career in 1940 by enlisting with the U.S. Army. While serving, he was assigned to a RECON division as Chief of Communications and did a tour of duty in the South Pacific. His courage and heroism while in combat earned him many awards and medals, including the Bronze Star. He retired from the U.S. Army at the rank of MSgt after 30 years of service. He also served as a reserve with the Army National Guard.
"Mr. Luckel's sacrifice to our nation cannot be overstated and I am pleased to honor him today," said Sánchez. "The selfless devotion of America's Greatest Generation is an inspiration to all Americans and I hope this recognition inspires younger Americans to consider how they might serve their country."
After World War II, Luckel moved to the City of Lakewood and eventually settled in Hawaiian Gardens, where he married his wife of 34 years, June. They had two daughters, Donna and Kathy, six grandsons, and fifteen great-grand children.
Luckel is 94 years young and an active volunteer in his community. He is an active member of American Legion Post 496 of Long Beach and serves on its executive committee. He is also an annual participant in Long Beach's Veteran's Day Parade, in which he drives his Trans Am convertible.
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