To The Editor:

My name is Tammey Moore, and my son Brandon is running for State Representative in Newtown. Am I biased? Of course. But if you asked Brandon if I’ve given him honest feedback throughout his life, he would say “100%.” That is what I want to do here. I want to tell you who Brandon is, because who he is at his core is what matters most.

Brandon did not grow up in an affluent family. His father was a carpenter, and I worked in accounting and financial reporting at an insurance company. We built our homes ourselves, shared dinner together, and spent weekends outdoors as a family. We have no military or political legacy. Brandon has truly created his own path.

I remember the conversation we had when he told me he wanted to attend West Point. He spoke with a level of conviction that every parent hopes to see in their child. He understood what it meant to commit himself to something bigger than himself. That decision was not about prestige. It was about service. From that moment on, everything he has done has reflected that same sense of purpose.

Yes, Brandon served as an attack helicopter pilot in Afghanistan, earned a Bronze Star, and graduated from Harvard. But what matters most is how he has lived his life. From starting a neighborhood camping club at ten years old to leading soldiers in the most demanding environments, he has always brought people together and taken responsibility seriously.

Brandon’s integrity, compassion, and work ethic define him. I am so proud of my son, and I know how proud you’ll be too if he represents you in Hartford.

But no matter where he ends up, I’ll never stop reminding him to call his mom every day to check in!

Tammey Moore

Simsbury