November 10, 2023
UW honors veterans in ceremony
The University of Washington’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, held on Friday at the Medal of Honor Memorial near Red Square, honored those who have served and featured music by the Husky Marching Band.
UW alum Dr. John Hess, ’72, was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award by President Ana Mari Cauce. While serving in the Army, he transformed the way the medical world treats trauma patients, specifically in kids with congenital heart disease.
UW Magazine spoke with Hess about his lifetime of service.
UW student and veteran Sean Karl, who is currently pursuing a bachelor of science in civil engineering, was recognized for his service in the U.S. Navy and academic excellence in his studies.
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