Coakley Honors Veterans

The following is a statement from Medford resident, Attorney General, and Senate candidate Martha Coakley:

“On this Veteran’s Day, we honor all the men and women who have fought to protect our freedoms. We are reminded of their brave service, their commitment, and their sacrifice for our country. Our returning veterans need and deserve our full support when they come home.”

“Today I was honored to participate in the ‘Canine for Combat Veterans Program,’ run by NEADS Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans. NEADS launched the “Canine for Combat Veterans” program to provide service does to wounded veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. As U.S. Senator, I will work tirelessly to ensure all of our brave soldiers have the necessary support to do their job while on duty. And as veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan continue to return home, I will work to ensure that they and their families have the proper support systems they need to transition back to civilian life.”

Coakley became Massachusetts’ first female Attorney General in January 2007. Since then, she has established herself as a leader on a variety of issues affecting Massachusetts residents, including addressing the foreclosure crisis that has plagued families in Massachusetts. As part of her Cyber Crime Initiative, Coakley revolutionized the tools available to prosecutors for fighting crime in the 21st century, ensuring that Massachusetts is on the cutting edge of public safety.

Coakley, 56, was raised in North Adams. She is a graduate of Williams College in Williamstown, MA, where she was a member of the first class admitted to the college that included female students. She received her law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1979. Coakley resides in Medford with her husband, Thomas F. O’Connor, a retired polie Deputy Superintendent.