Jeremy Honey

Staff Sergeant Jeremy Honey was born, raised and continues to reside in his family home in Suffern, New York. His military career in the Unites States Army spanned 12 years, beginning in 1968.  He served bravely in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970, and was then reassigned to Cambodia. Later, Staff Sergeant Honey served more than three years in the Federal Republic of Germany where he worked to protect West Germany.

Staff Sergeant Honey returned to the United States and continued his military service.  He trained officers and other senior sergeants in places such as the United States Military Academy at West Point and at Fort George G. Meade in Maryland.

Following his honorable discharge in 1980, Staff Sergeant Honey continued to serve his nation by working for the federal government. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan named him “Federal Employee of the Year,” for his exemplary work with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Throughout the local community, Staff Sergeant Honey is widely respected for the work he does for veterans. He has been the Director of the “Missing in America” House, a home for mentally ill veterans, and is the founder and past Commander of the Disabled American Veterans in Rockland County. Never backing away from assisting veterans in need, SSG Honey has spoken at length about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and has personally driven veterans with alcohol or emotional issues to the VA Hospital in Montrose, New York for treatment.

Staff Sergeant Honey is a patriot who has served his country with honor and distinction and has contributed immensely to his community.