ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Gov. Rick Scott spoke at the National Guard Armory in St. Augustine on Thursday and then handed out 342 Governor's Veteran Service awards.
It's his way to honor past and current people who serve in the military and holds regular ceremonies across the state to honor veterans.
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The front of the medal depicts the seal of the State of Florida. The back displays the five seals representing the five branches of U.S. military with an inscription that reads "Honoring Those Who Served."
Since Thursday was Korean War Remembrance Day, Scott singled out John Moore and Don White, two men who fought in that war, for special recognition.
Moore and White are both residents of the Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans' Nursing Home in St. Augustine.
Moore first enlisted in the Marines in 1946, where he served for two years. Moore was a mechanic and for a short time was with the famed Black Sheep Squadron. He re-enlisted for another four years in 1950 during which he was involved in the Korean War. He was also a member of the Marine Corps swim team.
Moore qualified for the Olympics, but was called up for a tour in Korea. After his time in the service, Moore worked as a psychologist. He attended Thursday's ceremony with his wife, Joann, and three of his five children.
White served in the infantry, completing two tours in Korea, in country for a total of 26 months. He was honorably discharged in 1956 and became an electrician. White and his wife, Delores, raised five children.