Seymour Marks Veterans Day

SEYMOUR - The town and VFW Post 12084 recently held its annual Veterans Day candlelight vigil ceremony at Broad Street Park. Local mayors and area lawmakers were on hand, while Col. Jerry Lukowski of the CT National Guard served as guest speaker. Longtime Board of Education member Fred Stanek served as emcee of the event, which was led by the Seymour Middle School chorus singing “God Bless America.”  Members of the Seymour police, fire and emergency services departments presented wreaths at the various war memorials.

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Seymour to Honor Veterans with Annual Candlelight Vigil

SEYMOUR >> The town is making plans to honor the men and women of the military during its 32nd annual Veterans Day candlelight vigil.
The ceremony, which will honor all those who fought and are still fighting in the name of freedom, will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Broad Street Park, located at the corner of Broad and River streets. The public is invited to attend.
Col. Michael Casey, a retired Army veteran, will serve as this year’s keynote speaker, according to VFW Post 12084 Commander Al Yagovane, who serves as organizer of the annual vigil.

read more here: http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20161107/seymour-veterans-day-candlelight-vigil-to-be-held-Friday

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PHOTO: Crosby Commons residents take flight on Veterans Day

(From left to right): George Clark poses with Crosby Commons residents Helen Carlson and Bob Shields.

Two Crosby Commons residents, Bob Shields and Helen Carlson enjoyed a memorable ride in the sky last month on Veterans Day.

The residents were treated to a high-flying trip Nov. 11 in a Cessna Model 177B plane, known as the Cardinal. The plane was flown by George Clark, son of Crosby Commons resident and veteran, George “Bush” Clark (103 years old), in honor of his dad and his service to our country. Though his dad was not able to take part in the flight, Clark offered to fly any other interested residents as part of a Veterans Day celebration.

 

Shields served as a U.S. Naval officer in the South Pacific on an LST (Landing Ship Tank) during World War II. He was responsible for moving troops, tanks and aircraft fuel through the area, often under fire, as part of an early wave of landings on the beaches of Guam, Saipan, New Guinea, and others. Carlson took the ride in memory of her husband, veteran Roland A. Carlson, an Air Force pilot who spent two years in Germany as a prisoner of war in the Stalag 13 camp after his plane was shot down during World War II.

 

Crosby Commons is an award-winning assisted and independent living community located on the Wesley Village Campus at 580 Long Hill Ave. in Shelton. For more information about the community, visit http://www.crosbycommons.org/ or call 203.225.5000.

 

The above information was provided in a press release by Marissa Salvesen, marketing and promotions manager for United Methodist Homes.

Seymour Middle School honors local veterans

SEYMOUR >> The students and faculty of Seymour Middle School celebrated Veterans Day with a day of patriotic programs and activities.

The celebration of Veterans Day began with a flag-raising ceremony, featuring the Seymour American Legion Color Guard, and a performance of the National Anthem by the school chorus. Following the ceremony, students viewed a recording of the Veterans Day Bell Ceremony, which took place at the American Legion headquarters.

Harvey Catlin, an eighth-grade social studies teacher, said that “Veterans Day is one of my favorite days to be a U.S. History teacher.”

Throughout the day, students were immersed in learning activities that focused on the history and importance of Veterans Day. Students learned about local veterans through readings and the viewing of video clips. The highlight of the day was the host of guest speakers that visited the school. Family members of students and staff who served our country were invited in to share their stories. These veterans brought the true meaning of Veterans Day to life through their respective presentations, resulting in a quality learning experience for our students.

These events have become an annual fixture at Seymour Middle School. The students and staff wish to thank all veterans for their service, and extend their gratitude to the speakers who shared their stories on Veterans Day.

(Information and photos submitted by SMS Assistant Principal Ernie DiStasi)

Seymour honors veterans at candlelight vigil

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR >> The community gathered at Broad Street Park Tuesday, amidst a soft amber glow, for the town’s 30th annual Veterans Day candlelight vigil.
A total of 111 luminary bags lined the park’s sidewalks, as people came out on a mild November evening to honor the men and women of the military who make it possible for all in America to enjoy freedom.
The 111 bags, explained VFW Post 12084 Commander Al Yagovane, an Army veteran, cast much more than soft light during the 45-minute ceremony.

Read more here. 

Veterans Day candlelight vigil to be held Nov. 11 in Seymour

SEYMOUR >> A Veterans Day candlelight vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at Broad Street Park, located at the corner of Broad and River streets.

Col. Michael Casey of the Connecticut National Guard will be the main speaker. Area mayors and first selectmen, including Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti and Beacon Falls First Selectman Chris Bialek, are scheduled to attend.

Local attorney and Board of Education member Fred Stanek will serve as emcee for the program.

The public is invited to attend to honor all the men and women who served in the U.S. military.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12084 is hosting the event.

Valley residents salute veterans

Retired Navy Commander Peter Kenyon of Darien speaks Monday at Veterans Memorial Park in Ansonia. Gordon-Viselli Post 50, American Legion Commander and Navy veteran Patrick Henri, Master of Ceremonies, looks on.

Ansonia High School Junior Omario Williamson reads his Veterans Day essay.

Gordon-Viselli Post 50, American Legion member Bill Ritchie plays Taps.

Derby Police honor guard stand at attention during Monday's ceremony on the Green.

McEvoy-Dempsey Post 1585, Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Raymond Gagne, left, and James Hubbard, veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division of the Army, salute during Derby program.

Veterans in Derby listen to speakers Monday at program on the Green.

Marine Maj. Kie Westby addresses the crowd at a candlelight vigil Monday night at Broad Street Park in Seymour.

Veterans in Ansonia hold annual service

Ansonia Mayor James Della Volpe reads a Veterans Day proclamation Monday. At right is U.S. Navy veteran Patrick Henri, commander, Gordon-Visselli Post 50, American Legion in Ansonia.

Veterans hold annual program in Derby

Erwin "Gus" Williams, Commander, John H. Collins Post 24, American Legion in Derby, at podium, speaks at a solemn service Monday on the Derby Green.

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby honors veterans

Through song, poems, prayer

Students in St. Mary-St. Michael School chorus sing at Friday's Veterans Day program.




DERBY - I attended a patriotic program Friday at St. Mary-St. Michael School to mark Veterans Day.
Monday is Veterans Day and it is a school holiday. The students all performed admirably, singing and reading and showing respect.

Below are some photos from the annual event.

 Music teacher Karolina Wojteczko accompanies the chorus on piano.

Sixth grader Sofia Soriano reads a poem.

Veterans of Foreign Wars' McEvoy-Dempsey Post 10585 Commander Raymond Gagne of Derby speaks to students. 

U.S. Army veterans James Hubbard, left, of Ansonia and Erwin "Gus" Williams of Derby participate in the program.

Kindergartners greet veterans after the ceremony.

O'Brien pinwheels underscore wish for peace

Students formed a peace symbol with pinwheels they created.

On Friday Emmett O'Brien staff and students placed pinwheels in the front of their school, 141 Prindle Ave., Ansonia, as well as along nearby Ford Street and Bruns Road.

Colorful pinwheels brighten the landscape.

I was unable to be there Friday as they installed the pinwheels, but I did manage to snap a few photos Saturday morning. 

 

 This one says it all: freedom, hope, peace, thanks, with USA in the center.

O'Brien Tech creates peace pinwheels

To honor veterans' patriotism, sacrifice

Two O'Brien students put peace pinwheels into the ground at the corner of Prindle Avenue and Bruns Road in Ansonia Friday. School is in the background. / Contributed photo

By Laurie LeBouthillier
Principal
Emmett O'Brien Technical High School

Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

We at Emmett O’Brien in Ansonia constructed more than 1,000 pinwheels as a school community. Staff, students, parents, community members, dignitaries and friends of Emmett O’Brien joined together to make these pinwheels.

The pinwheels are a visual representation about our feelings concerning war/ peace/ tolerance/ cooperation/ harmony/ unity.

Veterans win thanks 
We want to acknowledge our veterans and let them  know that we as a school community thank them for all that they have done for our country.



As children we look at pinwheels in amazement and want to see them spin. Today, it is our hope to have all of the pinwheels spinning to signify peace.
Peace as it pertains in our lives- a peace of mind.
Each of us may have a different meaning for peace, but, in the end, it’s definition is - a state of tranquility, with no anxiety, the absence of violence, freedom from conflict or disagreement among people or groups of people.

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Derby school honors local veterans

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby held its annual Veterans Day observance Friday, which recognized relatives of students who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces.
Veterans Day is Sunday.
Principal Linda Coppola was also honored during the program. The veterans surprised her by presenting her with the American Legion's Community Americanism Award.

World War II Navy veteran Daniel Waleski of Derby plays taps at the end of Friday's program honoring veterans at St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby. Patricia Villers / Register

Erwin "Gus" Williams, Commander, John H. Collins Post 24 American Legion of Derby, left, and Harry Hanson of Wolcott, an active-duty member of the Connecticut Air National Guard, present a Community Americanism Award to St. Mary-St. Michael School Principal Linda Coppola Friday at the Derby school. Patricia Villers/Register

Korean War-era Marine Corps veteran Bernard Williamson of Derby speaks to students Friday about Veterans Day. Patricia Villers/Register

Veterans Day program planned Nov. 12

DERBY - There will be an observance of Veterans Day at 10 a.m. Nov. 12 on the Derby Green. 
The event will be hosted by the John H. Collins American Legion Post 24 of Derby. 
Guest speaker will be James Connery, Secretary/Treasurer of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. 
Refreshments will be served after the ceremony at the Veterans Memorial, corner of Seymour Avenue and Atwater Avenue. 
All veterans and the public are encouraged to attend.