Benton GOP Lincoln Day Appreciation Dinner

Benton County Republican Lincoln Day Appreciation Dinner.  The Benton Republican Central Committee Presents Guest Speaker Alek Skarlatos.

Alek is a former Oregon National Guardsman, a Roseburg resident, and is running for congress. He attended both Air Assault School and Sniper School, achieving the rank of Specialist. He completed a nine-month deployment in Afghanistan with the US Army National Guard's 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team in 2015.

Alek along with four others stopped an armed terrorist on a Paris-bound train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris in August 2015. His heroism earned him several awards and medals around the world including, the United States' Soldier’s Medal. In addition, he received the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour and the medal of the City of Arras, France.

Alek’s experience stretches beyond the military. With a strong belief in service to his community, Alek stays active by advocating for responsible forest management in Southern Oregon.