Memorial Day Veterans Coffeehouse: Every Story Matters

This Memorial Day, the Somers Department of Veterans Affairs and the Legacy of Service: Somers Veterans Foundation, Inc. invite the community to gather for a morning of remembrance, reflection, and connection at the Veterans Coffeehouse Memorial Day Event.

In a time when our nation continues to honor generations of service, this event offers a quiet yet powerful space to share stories that shaped lives and communities. Guests are invited to reflect on the question, “Who are you remembering today?” and to contribute their memories to the Remembrance Board, a dignified display where every card tells a story of courage, sacrifice, and love. There will also be other events, to include a selfie photo booth with prompts and an information table introducing the non profit, Legacy of Service, to the community.

The Veterans Coffeehouse is more than a gathering-it’s a living tribute. Through shared reflection, we honor those who served and those who carried their legacy forward. Each conversation, each memory, becomes part of a collective remembrance that bridges generations.

Event Details:
Saturday, May 30, 2026 / 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Somers Town Hall, 600 Main St., Somers, CT

For more information, please contact Veterans@SomersCT.gov

All are welcome-veterans, families, friends, and neighbors-to join in this heartfelt tribute. Whether you share aloud or simply pause in quiet reflection, your presence helps ensure that every story, every sacrifice, continues to matter.

About the Somers Department of Veterans Affairs

The Somers Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to serving the veterans, active-duty service members, and families of Somers and surrounding communities. Its mission is to honor service, advocate for benefits, and strengthen community connections through education, outreach, and compassionate support.

The department helps with VA claims, benefits navigation, and access to local, state, and federal resources. It also organizes community programs such as the Veterans Coffeehouse, Veterans Memorial initiatives/projects, and public awareness events that celebrate service and promote healing.

Through collaboration with organizations like the Legacy of Service: Somers Veterans Foundation, Inc., and partnerships with local government and civic groups, the department continues to uphold its commitment to ensuring that every veteran receives the recognition, respect, and assistance they deserve.

Contact:
Somers Department of Veterans Affairs
600 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071
Email: veterans@somersct.gov
Phone: (860) 272-4207

About the Legacy of Service Foundation
The Legacy of Service Foundation works to preserve the stories and values of military service through community events, education, and remembrance initiatives. Together with the Somers Department of Veterans Affairs, the Foundation continues to uphold the spirit of gratitude and unity that defines our nation’s service members.

Every story matters. Every generation remembers.