Ansonia celebrates Veterans Day at annual program in Veterans Park

More than 50 residents, city officials gather to honor those who serve

Mayor David S. Cassetti listens as eighth grader Violet Schiavo reads her essay about what Veterans Day means to her. She was one of seven Ansonia Public School students to participate in the solemn ceremony.

Ansonia High School music director Maria Tangredi leads a few members of her chorus in singing several patriotic songs.

Michael Heise, Commander of Post 50 American Legion, plays Taps after a rifle salute to war dead at the conclusion of the program.

Read about the event in a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel by Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.