Ex-Silver Spring man charged with lying about military service

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In 2008, then-Silver Spring resident Aaron J. Lawless received a national award from Glock for his military valor. The gun manufacturer named him its hero of the year, awarding him engraved pistols and honoring him at a gun show in Las Vegas.

Lawless’ colleagues at the Silver Spring gun shop where he worked part time recognized him, too, with a small ceremony in honor of his national accolades.

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