Saints & Patriots

Saints & Patriots will be emceed by well-known Connecticut on-air radio personality Allison Demers, with opening prayer by WIHS General Manager Matt Harper. Jerilyn Boudreau, a gifted singer from Windsor Locks, will sing the Star-Spangled Banner, followed by patriotic music by the Mystic River Brass Ensemble (Salvation Army) from Mystic; an encouraging message on Connecticut's Christian heritage by Tom and Debbie Berrill from the Institute of Connecticut History in Bristol; inspirational immigrant testimonies by Rev. Abraham Chan and Stella Tse with the Golden Lampstand Association in South Windsor; celebratory praise and worship music by the McGrail Band from Central Massachusetts; a Gospel message and invitation by WIHS Board President Drew Crandall from Ellington; more music by the Mystic River Brass Ensemble; enthusiastic singing of God Bless America led by Jerilyn Boudreau and closing prayer by WIHS Morning Cheer host Gerry Williams from New Britain.