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O'Neill Today
By the People, for the People
O'Neill to Display Colonel Lamason's Distinguished Service Medal
Veteran's Administration Building to host unveiling ceremony on March 31
Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:41am
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The unveiling of Colonel Lamason's Distinguished Service Medal will bring a sense of community pride and reverence for local military service.O'Neill TodayThe family of Colonel Jerry Lynn Lamason has been granted use of a display case at the Veteran's Administration Building in O'Neill, Nebraska to showcase the Distinguished Service Medal of Honor, the Army's highest award for meritorious service, that was presented to Col. Lamason for his exceptional leadership as Commander of the US Army Depot Systems Command (DESCOM). The public is invited to attend a reception on March 31 to commemorate the unveiling of the display.
Why it matters
The Distinguished Service Medal of Honor is one of the military's most prestigious awards, and displaying it in the Veteran's Administration Building in O'Neill will help honor the legacy of Colonel Lamason and his service to the country. The event will also provide an opportunity for the community to come together and recognize the sacrifices and contributions of local veterans.
The details
Colonel Lamason requested that the award ceremony be held in Page, Nebraska on December 14, 1978 to honor the community that he credited with instilling in him the values of honesty, accountability, and hard work. Now, nearly 50 years later, his family has been granted the use of a display case at the Veteran's Administration Building in O'Neill to showcase the medal.
- The award ceremony for Colonel Lamason's Distinguished Service Medal was held on December 14, 1978 in Page, Nebraska.
- The unveiling of the display case at the Veteran's Administration Building in O'Neill will take place on March 31, 2026.
The players
Colonel Jerry Lynn Lamason
The recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal of Honor, which is being displayed at the Veteran's Administration Building in O'Neill, Nebraska. Colonel Lamason was the Commander of the US Army Depot Systems Command (DESCOM).
Mrs. Audrey Buxton
The wife of Lt. Colonel Richard Luther Buxton, who will be the honored guest at the unveiling ceremony on March 31, 2026.
What they’re saying
“The Distinguished Service Medal of Honor is the Army's highest award for meritorious service, and displaying it in the Veteran's Administration Building in O'Neill will help honor the legacy of Colonel Lamason and his service to the country.”
— Holt County Veteran Services
What’s next
The public is invited to attend the reception on March 31, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Holt County Veteran Services Building in O'Neill, Nebraska to commemorate the unveiling of the display case housing Colonel Lamason's Distinguished Service Medal of Honor.
The takeaway
This event provides an opportunity for the O'Neill community to come together and honor the service and sacrifice of local veterans, while also preserving the legacy of Colonel Lamason's distinguished military career.
