ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — 18 veterans who served on active duty between 1955 and 1975 received Congressional recognition for the sacrifices they made in protecting our nation. Each veteran was presented with a pin and a plaque for their service. The executive director of the Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester says it's not just about their service to our country, but to each other as well. "To me, the symbol of people who are trying to take care of the other veterans that come after them and that's what our Vietnam Vets — all of you — that's what we started in this community and that's the legacy that I hope to continue," Laura Heltz said. Congressman Joe Morelle presented the pins to the following veterans: Kenneth Kohl, U.S. Army  John Favret, U.S. Army  Jefrey Mason, U.S. Navy  Thomas Marrocco, U.S. Marine Corps  David Kolchuck, U.S. Army  Gary Gailor, U.S. Airforce Bohdan Cholach, U.S. Army  Mike Waters, U.S. Airforce  David Petri, U.S. Army  Thomas Ras, U.S. Army  Jon Freckleton, U.S. Airforce  Ron Gentle, U.S. Airforce  William Wallace, U.S. Army  Michael Gudselak, U.S. Army  Joseph Fernandes, U.S. Airforce  Eugene Lylak, U.S. Army  Walter Cholach, U.S. Army  Myron Babiuk. U.S. Army