Left to right (relation to Joseph Monastra):
Left to right Tony Tortorici (sister-in-law)
Monica Monastra - Lodge (daughter)
Honorable Johnny Isakson,
Member of Congress
Pamela Monastra - Swanson (daughter)
Maureen Monastra (wife)
Grace Saunders (daughter)

In June 2002, we went to Washington D.C. for a conference on cancer awareness. We had the privilege to meet with both the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) and One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC). The conference lasted four days and within those days we went to several seminars, observed a senate hearing on the request for increased funding for cancer research, and independently met with our congressman and senators.

We received a certificate from the Honorable Johnny Isakson, Member of Congress for Atlanta, Georgia stating that per his request five flags (one for Joseph's wife and one for each of his daughters) was flown over the capital in honor of Joseph Monastra's dedication in life and career to the defense industry of the United States.