Sgt. First Class Nick Lavery Ceremonial Puck Drop | UMass Lowell Hockey

UMass Lowell welcomes back to campus Sgt. First Class Nick Lavery for a special ceremonial puck drop. As part of tonight’s Military Appreciation Night, presented by Eastern Bank, we welcome back Sergeant First Class Nick Lavery, a highly decorated Green Beret with U.S. Army 5th Special Forces Group at Ft. Campbell, KY, is a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant. He has served for ten years following his graduation from UMass Lowell with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. During his four combat deployments, Sergeant First Class Lavery has earned a Silver Star, a Bronze Star with Valor, three Bronze Stars, three Purple Hearts, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Special Operations Command’s Excalibur Award. He is the first Special Operator to return to combat as an above the knee amputee.

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