John Pettyjohn

United States Marine Corps veteran John Pettyjohn asks a question during a a town hall
meeting at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. Pettyjohn was among a handful of
veterans who expressed concerns about their care and the way staff members at the
VA treated them. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN 

John Pettyjohn
Oklahoma City
(Nominated by Wilfredo Santos-Rivera)

John Pettyjohn is a retired Marine Corp Veteran, Korean Era, Chosen Few, who served his country and has been serving Veterans and their families since he left the service. I have seen him go beyond the call of duty time and again. He is an advocate for human rights "por excelencia." I am proud to submit his name for the OKUHRA human rights award.

On December 10th, the Oklahoma Universal Human Rights Alliance will honor human rights heroes from around our great state. A recognition program will take place at the State Capitol. John Pettyjohn will be among those to be honored. More information about the program can be found here: "Celebrate Human Rights."

"Everyone has the right of equal access to public service in his country."

--Article 21 of the 

Universal Declaration of Human Rights