23 January 2009

Joseph Schroder

Colonel (TDY-Afghanistan)

11th New York Regiment

United States Volunteers – America

Dear Colonel Schroder:

The 11th New York Regiment of the United States Volunteers has distinguished itself repeatedly over the last few years as one of the “star” performers of the USV.  In every organization there can be identified those units who bring special credit upon themselves, their community and the larger organization within which they serve. Such is the case for you, Colonel Massaro and the 11th NY Regiment.

Reports back from those you have served especially from the Final Military Honors mission have been consistently outstanding and praise worthy. This is obviously a result of the dedication to training and mission orientation that the 11^th New York Regiment has engendered in all of its Troopers. You and Colonel Massaro are examples to be emulated for the rest of the United States Volunteers and I, and the entire Command Staff, are proud of you.

On behalf of the Commanding General, Lieutenant General Ezell Ware, Jr. and for the Board of Directors, the General Staff and all whom you so selflessly serve: Thank You. 

You and Colonel Massaro are a credit to yourselves, your country and the United States Volunteers -America.  God bless your service and God bless you in 2009.