Silent Installation …
DERBY - A monument recognizing the upcoming 100th anniversary of the American Legion National Organization and locally of John H. Collins Post #24 based at the Veterans Memorial Building was installed June 10.
The building at the intersection of Atwater and Seymour Avenues is described when giving directions as “turn at the cannon.”
The foundation was made by McManus Construction of Derby and the monument was installed by Seccombe Brothers Memorials of Ansonia. The stone was imported from India and formed in Vermont.
Attending the installation were Post members Bernard Williamson with son Terry, and Post members Paul Lutson and Paul Varsanik. An historic dedication of the monument will be held at a later date. Check for an announcement in local media.
Listed on the monument are the charter members. Please contact the Post if you know of any of their descendants.
This information was contributed by Post member Bill Bowers.
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