Breezy Point Veteran Honored at Citi Field

Breezy Point Veteran Honored at Citi Field

Councilman Eric Ulrich, left, Lt. Col. Thomas Sullivan, former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, and Capt. Mark Kelly at Citi Field during a ceremony honoring Sullivan, a Breezy Point resident who has served two tours in Iraq.  Photo courtesy Councilman Eric Ulrich's Office

Councilman Eric Ulrich, left, Lt. Col. Thomas Sullivan, former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, and Capt. Mark Kelly at Citi Field during a ceremony honoring Sullivan, a Breezy Point resident who has served two tours in Iraq. Photo courtesy Councilman Eric Ulrich’s Office

Breezy Point resident Thomas Sullivan, a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve who served two tours in Iraq, was honored by the Mets at Citi Field during Saturday’s game.

Sullivan received a standing ovation and was presented with an American flag by former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords immediately following the third inning. Councilman Eric Ulrich also participated in the ceremony honoring Sullivan.
Lt. Col. Thomas Sullivan, left, and Councilman Eric Ulrich at Saturday's festivities.  Photo courtesy Councilman Eric Ulrich's Office

Lt. Col. Thomas Sullivan, left, and Councilman Eric Ulrich at Saturday’s festivities. Photo courtesy Councilman Eric Ulrich’s Office

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