Honoring Veterans, On Their Day And Everyday

Patch asked readers to share photographs and details about their beloved veterans.

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” - John F. Kennedy

Local veterans

Marc Conte Jr., of East Haven. Currently a Corporal in the Marine Corp, his MOS is Heavy Equipment.

SGT Salvatore Conte Jr., New Haven, 1928 - 2000. Served as Drill Instructor, Parris Island during Korean Conflict.

Eric Michael Mastroianni Sr., a Navy Seabee Veteran, was a culinary specialist and a equipment operator with Navy construction battalion. From New Haven with ties to East Haven, his name is on the war Memorial in Hamden. Mastroianni was awarded the Connecticut Veterans Service Medal and a humanitarian award for his rescue efforts in the Korean flight 801 crash on August 6, 1997 in Guam. He was the training officer for the Edison Division Sea Cadet program at Fort Hale.

Submit your photo and veterans information to ellyn.santiago@patch.com to be included. This gallery will continue to be updated as folks respond.