The Committee to Elect Vincent Forras to US Senate

Local GOP Senate Forum

michael@vincentforras.com (Michael Weaver) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0000

On April 27 as interested residents and visitors turned out to hear all four GOP contenders for the US Senate seat being vacated by Christopher Dodd. On hand were Vincent Forras, Linda McMahon, Peter Schiff, and Rob Simmons.

Mr Forras, a former firefighter and 9/11 survivor, resides in Ridgefield. He told the crowd that while he was enjoying cobbling together several jobs, including a martial arts instructor and lifeguard, upon his graduation from college with a teaching degree, he took over the successful family business that supplied high tech aerospace and military components. Listen to the event here.

Dodds Last Stand

vincent@vincentforras.com (Vincent Forras) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:07:35 +0000

After everything that Chis Dodd has done and been directly involved with, including receiving insider, VIP loans from Country Wide, I find it inconceivable that this man is still in charge of the Banking Committee. It has been shown that Senator Dodd played a key role, along with his counterpart in Congress, Barney Frank as they FORCED banks to loan money to individuals who, under some sort of "Fairness Doctrine', had no business buying homes.

We are guaranteed, life, liberty and THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS... But we cannot guarantee that everyone who owns a home can afford the mortgage.

Vincent On Fox Business Network

monica@vinnyforsenate.com (Monica Carrera) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:59:36 +0000

NYC and Contractors to Pay 9/11 Workers $657M. Dr. Marc Siegel and Gear Up Foundation Founder Vincent Forras on the aftermath for many workers at Ground Zero after 9/11.

"After years of fighting in court, lawyers representing the city, construction companies and more than 10,000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers have agreed to a settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to responders sickened by dust from the destroyed World Trade Center.

Status Quo said 'no' to Forras in Debate

leighrudd16@comcast.net (Leigh Rudd) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:27:36 +0000

Republican Candidate Vincent Forras was conspicuously excluded from participating in the Republican Debate hosted by Hartford Courant/Fox 61 being held tomorrow evening at the University of Hartford’s Lincoln Theater on Tuesday March 02, 2010.

"Regardless of your party affiliation or political ideology, this is a direct attack on all of us as Americans. Every American deserves the chance to hear from all candidates so that they can make a more informed choice in casting a decision on the future of our state and nation."

Vincent's Bio

monica@vinnyforsenate.com (Monica Carrera) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:04:16 +0000

Vincent Forras of Ridgefield, Connecticut, is a Patriotic American who holds time-honored values and life affirming principles. He is a lifelong Republican who is seeking the support of the people to win former Senator Christopher Dodd’s seat in the upcoming 2010 election. Mr. Forras is a man of the people -- a volunteer firefighter, who answered the call on September 11th, 2001 to serve when America was attacked and who stands ready to answer this call if given the privilege and opportunity by the people.

Running on a platform that addresses major critical issues like wasteful government spending, skyrocketing budget numbers, higher taxes, growing unemployment and the economy; homeland security, universal healthcare, encouraging cleaner and renewable energy, the preservation of human life, immigration and human trafficking, among others. Vincent has seen the best of what America can be and believes that by expanding upon the foundation of the late President Ronald Reagan real common sense solutions will emerge.

His overarching vision is for Connecticut to restore our state and our nation to the values, freedoms and the opportunity to create the economic security sought after by others; and to restore the faith and confidence you once had in your public servants. This will require a bold commitment and determined action from us all because we did not get here over night. But together we can make this happen if we are committed, vigilant, patient and persistent. Now is the time to kick it up a notch and let your voice be heard.

In Vincent’s own words, “I believe the solution to what’s happening in our country right now is in each of us. Our founding fathers knew that the American people, inspired by their belief in God, were the ones who could make it happen. My message is simple: We don’t have to reinvent anything. Everything we need to make America great again is right here.”

He was born in 1957, a first generation American, in Queens, NY, to Mary and Vincent Forras. Along with his brothers, David and Gary, his was a family of hardworking parents, a strong sense of family values, and unwavering loyalty and dedication to the people around him and his country.

While growing up, Vincent spent his summers working at his father’s company, Chase Scientific Research. Chase Scientific Research was a manufacturing company that produced precision castings used in rotating components within ac synchronous fractional hp motors which are used within guidance systems of most missile systems and aircraft including rockets - he learned literally the industry from the ground up.

Upon graduation from Manhattan College with a teaching degree in 1979; he accepted his father’s request to take over the company upon his retirement. Through the work ethic instilled by his father Vincent expanded that operation into a business that included distribution of components necessary in various military and aerospace systems design. Customers included Bendix Aviation, Honeywell, General Dynamics, Montevideo Technology, Jet, Singer Kearfott Division and many others.

From the time Vincent took over Chase Scientific Research he transformed through growth and diversification from a half million dollar business into three diverse businesses with combined annual sales of $10 million by the time he answered the call on September 11th, 2001.

In 1985 Vincent took that expertise on his own and formed The Phoenix Group which was a distributor of military spec components mainly for use by NATO contractors and US Defense contractors. His entrepreneurial vision coupled with the experience in his father’s company serviced customers like Northrop, Honeywell, Raytheon, Rolls Royce, Westland Helicopters, Normalaire Garret, Smiths Aviation, Lucas Aerospace, British Aerospace, Muirhead Vactric and most Chase customers.

Through the success of The Phoenix Group, they expanded their market and maintained offices and sales force in London and New York State, Munich Germany, and Budapest Hungary.

Additionally Vincent opened business dealing with China at the request of British Aerospace on Airbus Wing fuel sensors. The Phoenix Group was responsible for complete kitting programs for Flight Refueling partnership with McDonnell Douglas on KC135 refueling pods.

The success of the “kitting" program became the template for many other programs that came afterwards with contracts with companies such as: Hughes Aircraft NASA (Space Platform, and space shuttle), Hubble systems, Maverick, IR Maverick, Harpoon, Slam and numerous other systems including full kit partnership for Oliver Hazard Perry Class US Navy Fin Stabilizer Systems.

In 1988 to comply with US Government request to partner with "Disadvantaged" business, Vincent also founded Aegis Electronic Systems. Soon afterwards they also purchased VEGA Systems, a UK Based precision PC board manufacturer capable of manufacturing the highest level space application assemblies.

Aegis was responsible for most major US defense systems with content and participation and serviced customers like Electric Boat, General Dynamics, Newport News Shipbuilding, Raytheon, Hughes, McDonnell Douglass, Sikorsky Helicopter, Otis, Bath Iron Works, and Norden Systems. In 1991 the Group developed a partnership with Hungarian Optical Works, MOM importing first Gyro Theodolite Systems used to calibrate our most sensitive guidance platforms.

His business involvement lasted through the 9/11 tragedy where he had a life altering experience when he was buried amid the rubble during a rescue operation. After that near-death situation, Vincent decided to dedicate his life to helping others.

He founded Gear Up Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping families of those who perished at Ground Zero through his charitable actions around the world and here at home. Donations included fire engines, equipment, training and a school that continues to operate in Ecuador for poor children seeking to learn how to help others through our combined noble actions. Additionally, Vinny and the foundation have worked hard to keep the memory alive about what happened that terrible day and how we need to continue to care for our brave first responders AFTER such an event.

Soon after 9/11, Vincent met Monica Carrera, who was in NYC on a special assignment at the Ecuadorian Consulate as a delegate of the Chamber of Commerce of Guayaquil. They partnered in life, worked together on the Gear Up Foundation and were married in October of 2003.

Vincent's goal was to set an example for his three children, Michael, Brittany, and Danielle. His message was “you can't just take, you must also give back.” That message continued after his marriage and his family grew by four more children. Today, Daughter Brittany has graduated college and Denisse, Danielle and Gaston are all in college. Daughter Alejandra is in high school. Oldest daughter Andrea remains in Ecuador, her home, as a fashion designer and she recently married Agustin Loor.

Inspired by Vincent’s sacrifice and commitment his son Michael dedicated himself to his country through his enrollment, directly after high school graduation, into the U.S. Marine Corps. He continues to proudly serve our country to this day.

Vincent continues to dedicate his life to the brotherhood and humanity that he experienced firsthand at Ground Zero. He counts on those closest to him to carry on that dedication worldwide. He plans to dedicate his future work in the U.S. Senate to bringing back simple ideals and values to the people of Connecticut and the United States; the values upon which this country was built.

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mike@wisight.com (Administrator) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:47:28 +0000

Vincent on WFSB

monica@vinnyforsenate.com (Monica Carrera) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Vinny Forras appearing on Face The State, WFSB Eyewitness News Channel 3. Dennis House introduces himself and gives a brief outline of why he believes WE THE PEOPLE must win this election to take this country back.

Event was held on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the studios of WFSB Eyewitness News Channel 3 with host Dennis House.

Meet Vincent Forras

monica@vinnyforsenate.com (Monica Carrera) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0000

Vinny's story doesn't begin on 9/11. It begins in 1957 in New York City as a 1st generation American, born to Mary and Vincent Forras. Along with his brothers, David and Gary, his was a seemingly normal childhood; hardworking parents raised in Queens, a strong sense of family values, and unwavering loyalty to people around him and his country.

He graduated from Bayside High School and then Manhattan College in 1979 with a Teaching degree. His early jobs included Life Guard, ski instructor, and Martial Arts Teacher. After graduation he worked full-time at the aerospace business started by his father, and two years later, took over operations.

Vincent Forras

vincent@vincentforras.com (Vincent Forras) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0000

I am a former first responder to Ground Zero in New York City on September 11th 2001, husband, father, international aerospace entrepreneur, Manhattan College graduate, teacher, coach, a proud and concerned American is running as a Republican for the office of United States Senator in the nutmeg State of Connecticut. As a volunteer firefighter, I was privileged to have experienced firsthand the comradery, and honor bestowed upon all of us who served at Ground Zero. My campaign commitment is to bring “WE THE PEOPLE” together with our common bond as Americans honoring the past, present and future of the State of Connecticut.

'We The People' deserve respect from those whom we elect and who are accountable to us. You should demand from your representatives an accounting of their actions since it is the government works for us, not the other way around! Our representatives should NEVER talk down to us, but instead remember who elected them. They must never forget that they can be voted out as easily as they were elected in.

With all the broken political promises from both sides of the isle, unprecedented compromises that benefit the politician instead of the constituent; it has become harder and harder for people to discern which elected representative really has the peoples interest art heart instead of special interest groups or their own. Everyone is going to take their podium and share why he or she is the best candidate. Many will cite their educational achievements, their successful business experience, or maybe the people around them but few ever really cite how in touch they are with the people. All these are great qualities and are ingredients that make up the whole of the individual, but does that individual really listen to the people and are they really in touch with the average person; those are the question people should be asking.