By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Our Thanks...
The following Veterans have remembered the Connecticut Veterans Day Parade in their will or their families have honored a Veteran by requesting donations to the Parade in their memory:
We give thanks to these brave men and women who served in our armed forces,
ever vigilant and ready to defend our freedom.
Click here to make a donation in
honor of a Veteran.
For more information, please contact the Connecticut Veterans Day Parade Information Line: (860)-724-2649 x23.
Clearly state your name and phone number and someone will return your call.
Donations Made in Memoriam
2008
Name:
Frank Falana Rank: Staff Sergeant, US Air Force Service: Vietnam, Panama, Desert Storm Final Roll Call: 23 Dec 2006 Thoughts: My heart sings for you, my warrior. Enduring in
order to love. Transcending loyalty, to return to your Source. - The
Battle Song, by M. Wilson From: Anonymous
Name:
Leon "Red" Snyder Rank: US Navy Service: 1945-1949 Thoughts: Thank you for your service. From: Mary L. Vasquez, Peter and Paula Palermino, Deborah Freedman,
Charles A. Surko, Michael Rinaldi,
and Lorraine and Lawrence Stub.
2007
Name: Albert M. Diaz Sr. Rank: Sgt/US Army Air Corps Service: World War II Final Roll Call: 16 Jan 1987 Thoughts: Thank you for your service From: The Zaleski Family
Name:
Frank W. Carmon, Jr Rank: Major/
88th Infantry Div. U.S. Army Service: WW II Final Roll Call: 6 Nov 1972 Thoughts: A Legacy of Patriotism and community service From: Wife – Nan Carmon & All the Carmon Families and The
D’Agata and Petkis Families
Name:
Mr. Salvatore Merlo Rank: Sgt./US Army Service: World War II Final Roll Call: 6 Dec 1963 Thoughts: We love you and will always remember the wonderful
husband, father and proud patriot that you were. You are in our thoughts
daily. From: Bruno & Linda Cerati (daughter and son-in-law) and Mildred
Merlo (wife)
Name:
Frank Falana Rank: Staff Sergeant, US Air Force Service: Vietnam, Panama, Desert Storm Final Roll Call: 23 Dec 2006 Thoughts: You will always be remembered and loved. Not one
day passes without thoughts about you and your love. From: All my love, Lynn
Name:
Dan C. Shepherd Rank: MSgt Inf. US Army Service: Korean War Final Roll Call: 1 Dec 2005 Thoughts: You are remembered for the life you led as a
dedicated MSgt, US Army, a respected Capt., Htfd PD, and a devoted
loving husband and father. From: Your family, Agatha and Richard
Connecticut Veterans Day Parade
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