Greenwich — When Cos Cob VFW Post 10112 gathered for a solemn salute at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday morning, its leader compared the professional death of an army member to a stone still thrown into a pond. Did.
“Ripples quickly reach the shore and continue beyond it, affecting the loved ones of heroes who have fallen for decades and often life,” VFW adjutant Bill Cameron said at Strickland Road’s pocket park. Talked to a small crowd gathered in.
Pocket Park is the location of the VFW monument from Cos Cob, Riverside and North Mianas to service members who have served the country. And this holiday weekend, the post members focused on Americans in the army.
Cameron referred to the “Solemn Covenant” signed by all men and women in uniform, “May our beloved country, our culture, and our way of life prosper and endure.” I admit that I may abandon their lives.
He added that when many remembered the fall, they often thought of fighting on the islands of Europe, Asia, or the Pacific and put monuments in their graveyards. But what about those who got lost in the sea or in the air, he asked. Cameron urged the crowd to remember them too.
“When a large naval vessel like an aircraft carrier sank during the war, it often sank more than a thousand sailors, marines and aviators with her,” Cameron said. “The only grave marker for them is a spot of oil that spreads out in the restless sea. But this is a contract for seafarers, marines, aviators …. all seafarers, marines, naval flights at the ultimate sacrifice. Remember and pray for the sailors. They are heroes lying in unmarked tombs at the bottom of the ocean around the world. “
Saturday morning ceremonies include First Selectman Fred Camilo, Select Person Janet Stone McGigan, Town Clark Jackie Budkins, Tax Collector Heather Smerlio, Board of Education Member Joe Kelly, Ryan Fazio Senator, and Kimberly Fiorello State Assembly. Nearly 75 people gathered, including. State Congressman Stephen Meskers. Like veteran police chief James Heaby, former state legislator Ribvi Floren was at hand.
Tod Laudonia, a former town tax collector who heads the St. Lawrence Society of Cos Cob, attended and thanked VFW postal worker Anthony Marzullo for donating the sound system and the flags of America, Town and POW on display. .. ..
Saturday’s ceremony was the last to serve as post-commander, as Joe Music did not run for re-election to the leadership post. But he had some strong closing words to Washington politicians.
“It’s our flag, the American flag,” said the musician. “It’s not the flag of China. It’s not the flag of Russia. It’s not the flag of Iran. It’s not the flag of Venezuela. I put their heads out of their butt to our politicians and where they came from. I want you to remember that. It’s the United States, not the rest of the world. “
Cameron also talked about issues beyond Greenwich, mourning the deaths of 19 students and two teachers in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Yuvalde, Texas, and unnamed the conflict in Ukraine, Russia. Mentioned the invasion.
“Pray for the swift success of the evil tyrants who live only to expand their land and wealth and unknowingly slaughter innocent and disturbing people,” Cameron said. “Today’s flag is the half-mast of innocent children and teachers killed in Texas. Remembering the past strengthens the armament to deal with the present and the future.”
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