Showing posts with label Catholic War Veterans Post 1562. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Catholic War Veterans Post 1562. Show all posts

Thursday, November 10, 2022

American Legion Post 24 to host Veterans Day observance on Derby Green


DERBY - Veterans Day will be observed at 10:30 a.m. Friday on the Derby Green. 

It will be hosted by the John H. Collins American Legion Post 24 of Derby. Guest speaker will be former Derby Police Chief Eugene Mascolo, Brigadier General, CT National Guard, Ret.

Derby Fire Chief Dave Lenart will also be dedicating a War on Terrorism Memorial as an addition to the 9/11 Memorial located on the Derby Green.

Refreshments will be served after the ceremony at the Catholic War Veterans Post 1562, 112 Derby Ave. All veterans and the public are invited and encouraged to attend. 


This is shared from the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

CWV Post 1562 to hold 'Wreaths Across America' ceremony in Ansonia


ANSONIA - A National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony will be held promptly at noon Dec. 17 at St. Michael's Cemetery. The same ceremony is held the same day and time nationwide and it is open to the public. 

"Our goal this year is to place 820 wreaths at St Michael's Cemetery," said Susan Ranno, Catholic War Veterans Post 1562 2nd vice president and area coordinator of Wreaths Across America. 
"With the generosity of sponsors we are hoping to reach our goal and ensure no veteran grave is forgotten." 
For more information on how to sponsor a wreath contact Ranno at 203-735-6505. 
Sponsorships are needed by Nov. 20, she said. Wreaths are $15 each.

This is a release from Susan Ranno.