Patrick Williams
U.S. Marine Corp Veteran and Graduate of Lincoln Tech
Director of Education, Nick Lombardi, says, “Throughout the years I have had the pleasure and privilege to have met some remarkable Americans. As a veteran myself involved in the veteran community here at the campus, I have witnessed individuals negotiate challenges that cross a broad spectrum. One particular individual stands out.”
Patrick Williams joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2005. As a Marine Tanker he trained in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, at the time the Home of Armor. His specific job was an M88 Hercules recovery operator, a job that rescues incapacitated tanks. In 2011 during an operation in Afghanistan, Patrick had the misfortune of having his M88 run over a tremendous IED, improvised explosive device, that destroyed the Hercules and left him and his crew gravely wounded. After months and years of recovery and rehabilitation, Patrick retired from the Marines. Patrick, using his GI benefits, enrolled in the Lincoln Tech Automotive program. After graduating AUTO he continued his education and trained as a welder.
Patrick is currently employed as the Mahwah Campus’ first welding instructor, driving and mentoring the very first cohort through. His leadership abilities and “Can Do” attitude forged in the military and hardened in the face of adversity makes him stand out as a tremendous asset to Lincoln as well as a model example of an American Veteran.