Little surprised to see Connecticut as the first but good for Hmong and Laotian

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...vets non the less  :

Connecticut becomes first state to give Hmong, Laotian veterans burial rights



As 77-year-old Gen. Sar Phouthasack stepped up to the podium in Veterans Memorial Park Thursday afternoon, his excitement was palpable.

“I’m so happy, I woke up at four this morning,” Phouthasack told the group gathered around the restored Army Huey helicopter memorial dedicated to Hmong and Laos soldiers.