John H. Collins Post in Derby to celebrate centennial of American Legion

Photo courtesy of Markanthony Izzo 

The Veterans' Memorial Center, pictured above, is located at the corner of Atwater and Seymour Avenues in Derby.

Post installs monument at Veterans Memorial Building in Derby

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.

Derby to hold Veterans Day ceremony

DERBY - The John H. Collins Post 24 of the American Legion in cooperation with all Derby veterans' organizations and Mayor Anita Dugatto will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The annual event will be held on the Derby Green.

Dugatto will sponsora reception for all veterans in attendance immediately following the ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at the corner of Atwater and Seymour Avenues.  

The River House Café in Derby will prepare the food for the reception.

For information call the Mayor’s Office, 203-736-1450 or Gus Williams from the American Legion,  203-735-3840.

This is a press release from the city of Derby.