MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews recognized Michael Rusho as the 2018 Matthews Veteran of the Year for his dedication to the betterment of the community.
Tom Cannon and Mayor Paul Bailey present the award to Michael Rusho. Cannon chairs the Matthews Military Veterans Affairs Committee, which created the award. Photo courtesy of Town of Matthews
Rusho graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1974 and became an Army aviator. He served in Operation Desert Shield and Storm before retiring as an Army major in 1994.
After moving to Matthews, Rusho became involved in community service groups, including the Boy Scouts of America, American Legion Post 235 and Matthews Rotary Club.
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