(Each week, this column will shine a well-deserved spotlight on a Tewksbury Hero -- a man or woman presently serving in the armed services, either overseas or in the United States.)

PFC Thomas Anthony Morneault is our Tewksbury Hero this week.

He recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq and is presently stationed at Fourt Carson, Colo.

PFC Morneault is the son of David J. Morneault and Tricia Morneault. He has an older brother, David, a younger brother, Daniel and a younger sister, Samantha.

He  graduated in 2006 from Shawsheen Technical School where he studied electronics. PFC Morneault, who enlisted in the Army in January, 2008, enjoys skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, camping, and spending time with his family. His brother Daniel is also in the Army.

To send a note of encouragement or a gift to PFC Thomas Anthony Morneault or any of the brave men and women serving in the armed services, contact Local Heroes at info@mass-localheroes.org or by phone at 978-658-3000.