Mast Leads Florida Delegation to Rename West Palm Beach VA Medical Center After Past VVA President Thomas H. Corey

Representative Brian Mast (FL-21), with the support of the entire Florida Congressional delegation, introduced a bill on February 13 to designate the VA medical center in West Palm Beach, Fla., as the “Thomas H. Corey Health Care System of West Palm Beach.” This legislation will change the name of the VA hospital to honor the life of Thomas H. Corey, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and a life-long advocate for veteran’s rights. “Thomas Corey’s life shows no injury was big enough to eclipse his mission to serve others,” Rep. Mast said. “Renaming the VA medical center after Thomas is a recognition he deserves for his tireless work to locate the remains of his brothers-in-arm left behind in the jungles of Vietnam and his passionate advocacy for veterans in our community.” “We owe Thomas Corey and his loved ones a debt of gratitude. His service continued long after his deployment in the Vietnam War, following him to West Palm Beach, where he became a community leader and was an unwavering advocate for local veterans,” Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick said. “Naming the West Palm Beach VA medical center in his honor is a small token of appreciation for the countless sacrifices he made.” “Tom has been an example to multitudes of veterans, and all who have contact with him,” Vietnam Veterans of America National President Jack McManus said.  “He showed us that no matter the hardship, if you have the willpower, you can make changes for the better in people’s lives. He did this every day, year after year, with commitment and compassion.”