Politics & Government
New Canaan Remembers, Honors Veterans This Month
During the month of November the Town of New Canaan honors and remembers all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
November 8 2019
REMEMBERING AND HONORING NEW CANAAN VETERANS DURING NOVEMBER
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During the month of November the Town of New Canaan honors and remembers all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
On Monday, November 11th, the annual Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at God’s Acre at the corner on Main Street starting at 10:50 am. Local Clergy, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Daughters of the American Revolution, the First Selectman, a Guest Speaker, and the New Canaan Police Department will participate in honoring all veterans.
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On Monday, November 4th, the Gold Star Walk memorial at Mead Park was re-dedicated in a ceremony sponsored by the Public Works Department and the New Canaan Beautification League. The memorial walk was established in 1946 in honor of 38 New Canaan servicemen who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. In 2001, the Gold Star Walk was rehabilitated through the efforts of residents Jim Bach and Keith Simpson. Public Works recently planted 16 new trees funded by the New Canaan Beautification League to replace 16 of the original 38 trees that were planted in 1946 but had died over the years. Jim Bach spoke at the ceremony along with First Selectman Kevin Moynihan to recall the history of the Gold Star Walk and memorial.
Finally, banners featuring 38 local veterans are on display this month on lamp posts on Main and Elm Streets. An Eagle Scout service project of resident Jack Goetz, a member of BSA Troop 70, the banner display is titled “New Canaan Honors our Veterans”. The project was funded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Exchange Club of New Canaan, and coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce and the Public Works Department.
For further information, contact Pam Flynn, Executive Assistant to the First Selectman at pam.flynn@newcanaanct.gov or by phone at 203-594-3000.
This press release was produced by the Town of New Canaan. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
