Thursday, May 24, 2012

No Vet Left Behind to hold vigil

 2nd annual event slated Saturday at Shelton park

A Vietnam veteran portrays a prisoner of war at last year's vigil. Patricia Villers/Register

SHELTON - The public is invited to join No Vet Left Behind, Inc. and its supporters in unity Saturday to honor those who gave so valiantly during the times the country has been at war.
A second annual vigil will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Park on Canal Street, adjacent to the Riverwalk. 
To participate in the vigil or to volunteer, contact Mary Porter, 203-906-0533.


The above information was provided by Mary Porter of Derby, President, No Vet Left Behind, Inc.  The nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping veterans reintegrate into the community, find employment, and navigate the bureaucracy of the Veterans' Administration.

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