Ken Crowley, a longtime supporter of the Connecticut's armed forces and their families, was presented the Connecticut Civilian Medal of Merit by Maj. Gen. Francis Evon, adjutant general for the Connecticut National Guard, at the 73rd annual Connecticut Armed Forces Day Luncheon in Southington, Connecticut May 20, 2022. Crowley was presented the award for his performance of exceptionally meritorious philanthropic services that contributed to the accomplishment of the mission of Connecticut's armed forces from 2002 through 2021.