Daniel Mabesoone, right, and Herbert Mitchell of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs pose for a photo with Mabesoone's purple heart medal after 2nd District Congressman Joe Courtney presented Mabesoone with the medal during a brief ceremony Mon. Nov. 10, 2008 at the congressman's office in Norwich. Mabesoone was injured in Vietnam in 1969 when a booby trap exploded near him but was never presented with the medal he earned for that injury. Mitchell worked with Courtney's office to get Mabesoone the medal. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)