Valley libraries display fallen servicemen's photos on Vietnam War 50th anniversary

SHELTON - Throughout the month of August, Derby Neck Library and Plumb Memorial Library of Shelton, in conjunction with Catholic War Veterans Post 1562 of Derby, are honored to present the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War.

On display will be the names and photos of the 22 servicemen from Ansonia, Derby, and Shelton who never returned from the war.

The public is invited to come to the libraries to pay tribute to our local fallen, and to bear witness to the lives they lived prior to their military service.

The CWV is attempting to create an archive to chronicle the lives of the Valley's Gold Star heroes so future generations will come to know and respect the sacrifice of those who gave all.

Stories can be as simple as remembering that one was a neighbor, friend, or schoolmate. Short or long, any reminiscence is welcome.

Anyone who would like to share a memory, tell a story, or simply reminisce about any of the fallen, please consider the following:

1. You can write your story/memories down and leave them at the library displays. Questionnaires to help you start your narrative will be provided.

2. If you would like to tell your story in person, a meeting can be arranged. Please mail your contact information to:

Maureen McDonnell

3rd Vice Commander

CWV Post 1562

112 Derby Ave.

Derby, CT 06418

3. If you prefer, email your stories and/or contact information to email address: CWV1562.Office@MAIL.com

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Ansonia to commemorate 50th anniversary of end of Vietnam War

 

ANSONIA - Mayor David Cassetti invites all city residents to join him, along with Chùa Phước Long Ansonia Buddhist Temple, at noon Wednesday in Veterans Park to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

Please join us for this event to also honor the heroes for their bravery and others for their ultimate sacrifice.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Klarides-Ditria: Final military honors planned for 8 veterans' unclaimed remains

The Connecticut State Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association, Inc. have announced they will hold a military funeral ceremony for eight U.S. veterans’ unclaimed cremated remains. 

The remains are those of veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony on Oct. 1 (rain or shine) at 10:30 a.m. at the State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow Lane, Middletown. DVA Commissioner Thomas J. Saadi will lead the ceremony which will be supported by the directors of various funeral homes from across the state. In attendance will be local, state and federal Officials and members of Veterans Organizations. Commissioner Saadi, CFDA President David W. MacDonald, and other dignitaries will deliver remarks during the ceremony that will include the posthumous presentation of Connecticut Wartime Service Medals. Masks are strongly encouraged even though the event is outdoors.

At 9:40 a.m., the Connecticut State Police and the Connecticut Patriot Guard Riders will escort four CFDA hearses containing the cremains of the eight Veterans from the DVA Rocky Hill Campus to the Veterans Cemetery in Middletown.

This is the seventh such ceremony hosted by the DVA in coordination with the CFDA since 2009 when Connecticut established new protocols to identify unclaimed cremated remains of honorably discharged U.S. veterans in Connecticut funeral homes with the goal of providing them a dignified burial with full military honors.

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Veteran to discuss novel about Vietnam War at Seymour Public Library

Novelist to speak, sign books at Ansonia Library

ANSONIA - Author Charles McNair, M.D. will speak at 5 p.m. May 7 at Ansonia Library, 53 S. Cliff St.

His novel, Soldiers of a Foreign War, takes place during the Vietnam War.

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Valley Arts Council hosts Visions from Veterans at E Street Gallery in Derby

U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War George LaBounty of Oxford points to his painting, "Eyes," at the Visions from Veterans exhibit at E Street Gallery in Derby. 
The Valley Arts Council hosted a well-attended opening reception Friday. 

Gallery director Armida Oradei presents an Honorable Mention certificate to Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War Bob Kukiel of Seymour for one of his paintings.

* Stay tuned for more coverage in an upcoming issue of the Valley Voice newsletter.

Veteran to speak about Vietnam War at Seymour Public Library

Written Words Bookstore in Shelton to host veteran's talk Saturday

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Sat • 04/01/2017 1:00pm
 Lieutenant Colonel Guy Beardsley, USA, Retired, will be here to discuss his experiences in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Open to the public!