Showing posts with label patriotism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label patriotism. Show all posts
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Recuperation journey: Keep looking up
Took this Monday from the Derby Green of the Second Congregational Church as I waited for the Derby-Shelton Memorial Day Parade to reach Elizabeth Street.
It was a perfect day for a parade!
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Recuperation journey: Church and State
This scene spoke to me Monday morning as I walked across the Derby Green to wait for the Shelton-Derby Memorial Day Parade.
Local history: In 1985 Hurricane Gloria damaged the top of the steeple of the Second Congregational Church (pictured) and it has never been replaced.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Shelton Historical Society to present program about 4 famous women
In celebration of Women's History Month
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| Actress/singer/writer Patty Carver |
SHELTON - To honor Women’s History Month in March, Shelton Historical Society will present This Old Hat, Patriots of Liberty March 23 at 1 p.m.
Patty Carver, a singer, actress, and writer with international credits, will perform an original musical presentation that brings four noted American women to life.
The program will be held at the Echo Hose Educational Center, 430 Coram Ave., in the former St. Joseph School.
Sweet and savory light refreshments will be included in the admission price of $20/non-members, $15 for members of Shelton Historical Society, to benefit educational programs of the organization.
Doors will open at 12:30 p.m.
Four noted women of American history will be portrayed in This Old Hat, Patriots of Liberty.
Four noted women of American history will be portrayed in This Old Hat, Patriots of Liberty.
Historically correct and entertaining, the extraordinary stories of the lives of Betsy Ross, Deborah Sampson, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Amelia Earhart will delight, inform, and inspire the audience.
This program is one of a series of special presentations that will be offered this year by Shelton Historical Society to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the organization’s founding in 1969.
The Shelton Historical Society operates Shelton History Center, a museum complex of six historic buildings located just north of the Huntington Green at 70 Ripton Road.
The Center houses collections of manuscript materials, rare books, letters, diaries, and documents as well as material culture artifacts that represent Shelton’s rich history.
Special events, monthly book discussions, and a biweekly program for teens are held. Curriculum-based enrichment programs for school groups and a summer program for children are offered.
Find more information about future programs by calling 203-925-1803, visiting the www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org, or
This is a press release from the Shelton Historical Society.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Happy Flag Day today
Quoting from Wikipedia:
Flag Day "commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress."
Monday, May 14, 2018
Recuperation journey: Patriotic neighborhood
The neighborhood was quiet, and it felt both patriotic and peaceful.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Ansonia holds Day of Remembrance on 76th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
*Please stay tuned for more photos in the next edition of the Valley Voice newsletter.
Monday, June 5, 2017
Friday, May 26, 2017
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Sharing patriotic photo to start this week
I thought it was appropriate with Election Day and Veterans Day on the horizon.
Friday, November 6, 2015
American Legion Post to host Veterans Day ceremony in Ansonia
ANSONIA - Gordon-Visselli American Legion Post 50 is hosting the city’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Veterans Park, next to City Hall, 253 Main St.
Veterans and the public throughout the Valley are invited to attend and help recognize those men and women who have served their country in military service at great sacrifice to themselves and their families.
The American Legion is proud to host this ceremony as well as participate in all patriotic, military and veteran events and causes which bring public awareness to those who have served and continue to serve in the uniform of their country.
For more information about this event or joining the American Legion, contact Adjutant Pat Henri at 203-734-1851 or phenri@comcast.net.
*Information shared from the Valley Independent Sentinel.
Veterans and the public throughout the Valley are invited to attend and help recognize those men and women who have served their country in military service at great sacrifice to themselves and their families.
The American Legion is proud to host this ceremony as well as participate in all patriotic, military and veteran events and causes which bring public awareness to those who have served and continue to serve in the uniform of their country.
For more information about this event or joining the American Legion, contact Adjutant Pat Henri at 203-734-1851 or phenri@comcast.net.
*Information shared from the Valley Independent Sentinel.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Cards sought to honor state veteran on his 90th birthday
Sharing from Shelton resident who is proud of her Dad, part of 'The Greatest Generation'
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| WWII Army hero Paul Panagrosso |
By DEBBIE BARBIERO
Paul Panagrosso entered World War II by joining the U.S Army at age 18 to be part of the 106th Infantry Division.
Paul Panagrosso entered World War II by joining the U.S Army at age 18 to be part of the 106th Infantry Division.
He was captured by the Germans on the first day of the Battle of the Bulge, Dec. 16, 1944.
After marching for days in snow he was placed in Stalag XIA and then transferred to Stalag IIIA. Eventually he was sent off to a work camp where he spent untold hours unloading railroad ties.
In April 1945 the work camp was evacuated and he had to march east. His feet were frostbitten and he needed the aid of a cart for this journey. Near the Elbe River he and his group stopped to take shelter. That evening the town came under attack by advancing Americans and they were liberated, ending five months of captivity.
He was 165 pounds when he entered the Army. But when he arrived at Camp Lucky Strike in France for treatment he weighed only 100 pounds.
After just one month at the hospital he was on a ship back to the States.
He received a 60-day furlough and reassigned to Camp Devens, Mass. where he waited after being told he would soon be deployed to the Pacific to fight Japan.
The war thankfully ended before this occurred and he was released from the Army in December, 1945.
Like so many other Americans our father was part of “The Greatest Generation.”
To show our appreciation we are hoping to flood his mailbox with greetings in celebration of his 90th birthday on July 5.
After marching for days in snow he was placed in Stalag XIA and then transferred to Stalag IIIA. Eventually he was sent off to a work camp where he spent untold hours unloading railroad ties.
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| Panagrosso during WWII |
In April 1945 the work camp was evacuated and he had to march east. His feet were frostbitten and he needed the aid of a cart for this journey. Near the Elbe River he and his group stopped to take shelter. That evening the town came under attack by advancing Americans and they were liberated, ending five months of captivity.
He was 165 pounds when he entered the Army. But when he arrived at Camp Lucky Strike in France for treatment he weighed only 100 pounds.
After just one month at the hospital he was on a ship back to the States.
He received a 60-day furlough and reassigned to Camp Devens, Mass. where he waited after being told he would soon be deployed to the Pacific to fight Japan.
The war thankfully ended before this occurred and he was released from the Army in December, 1945.
Like so many other Americans our father was part of “The Greatest Generation.”
To show our appreciation we are hoping to flood his mailbox with greetings in celebration of his 90th birthday on July 5.
Please send cards to:
Paul Panagrosso, P.O. Box 193, Chaplin, CT., 06235.
I'm PROUD to say, this is my Dad!
I am so grateful he is still with us. He is my HERO!
Paul Panagrosso, P.O. Box 193, Chaplin, CT., 06235.
I'm PROUD to say, this is my Dad!
I am so grateful he is still with us. He is my HERO!
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Community choir performs inspiring music at Naugatuck church
'Sounds of Liberty' concert
NAUGATUCK - My husband, Ralph, and I attended a most enjoyable concert Sunday afternoon performed by the Naugatuck Community Choir.
A friend of mine sings in the choir and invited us to attend.
The concert, Sounds of Liberty, was performed in the sanctuary of St. Hedwig's Church.
The choir also presented the concert Friday at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Waterbury.
Kudos to music director Mark C. Silva of Waterbury, accompanist Susan Anthony-Klein of Brookfield, and all of the singers for putting on a great performance.
Members hail from Naugatuck, Waterbury, Beacon Falls, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, and several other surrounding communities.
The group is open to all who want to sing and be a part of a choral community.
No auditions!
Members rehearse at 7 p.m. Mondays at Naugatuck High School.
The concert featured:
The Star Spangled Banner: arr SSG Martin Tousignant, US Army Band
The Cry of Jeremiah: Rosephanye Powell
I. Is Not His Word Like A Fire
II. O Lord, You Have Deceived Me
III. Cursed Be The Day
IV. Hallelujah!
Narration – Father John P. Gatzak
The Mansions Of The Lord: Nick Glennie-Smith
Who Are The Brave: Joseph Martin
I Shall Not Die (from The Testament Of Freedom): Randall Thompson
America…The Dream Goes On: John Williams
I Hear America Singing: Andre Thomas
This Is My Country: arr Moses Hogan
For Spacious Skies: David Brunner
The Stars And Stripes Forever: John Philip Sousa
Battle Hymn of the Republic: arr Peter Wilhousk
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We're looking forward to attending the choir's annual Christmas season concert!
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| Bell at St. Hedwig's Church in Naugatuck. |
A friend of mine sings in the choir and invited us to attend.
The concert, Sounds of Liberty, was performed in the sanctuary of St. Hedwig's Church.
The choir also presented the concert Friday at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Waterbury.
Kudos to music director Mark C. Silva of Waterbury, accompanist Susan Anthony-Klein of Brookfield, and all of the singers for putting on a great performance.
Members hail from Naugatuck, Waterbury, Beacon Falls, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, and several other surrounding communities.
The group is open to all who want to sing and be a part of a choral community.
No auditions!
Members rehearse at 7 p.m. Mondays at Naugatuck High School.
The concert featured:
The Star Spangled Banner: arr SSG Martin Tousignant, US Army Band
The Cry of Jeremiah: Rosephanye Powell
I. Is Not His Word Like A Fire
II. O Lord, You Have Deceived Me
III. Cursed Be The Day
IV. Hallelujah!
Narration – Father John P. Gatzak
The Mansions Of The Lord: Nick Glennie-Smith
Who Are The Brave: Joseph Martin
I Shall Not Die (from The Testament Of Freedom): Randall Thompson
America…The Dream Goes On: John Williams
I Hear America Singing: Andre Thomas
This Is My Country: arr Moses Hogan
For Spacious Skies: David Brunner
The Stars And Stripes Forever: John Philip Sousa
Battle Hymn of the Republic: arr Peter Wilhousk
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We're looking forward to attending the choir's annual Christmas season concert!
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