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Event at The Summit honors Korean War veterans
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Veterans of the Korean War, their friends and families were featured guests at Thursday's ceremony at The Summit at Plantsville. The event, organized by Barbara Blau, of The Summit, was held purposefully on July 28, Korean War Armistice Day.
Memorial Day observances in Southington
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The American Legion Kiltonic Post 72, will sponsor the annual Memorial Day ceremonies Monday, May 30. Members interested in participating are asked to meet at 6:30 a.m. at the post home, 64 Main St., for coffee and doughnuts.
Memorial Day observances
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The American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 of Southington is presenting the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 31.
Thanks veterans
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Citizen photo by Lisa Olsen
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Flanders Elementary School hosted the annual Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 12. The event is organized by fifth-grade teacher Dan Murzdek. Students brought veterans to a breakfast provided by the staff and appeared in a video presentation thanking veterans for their service. The orchestra and advanced band performed patriotic music. Capt. Alyssa Kelleher, commander of Fox Co. 186BSB which deploys to Afghanistan next week, questions the students during her keynote address.
In memory of
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Harry Kyle, The Southington Citizen
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During the fifth annual Veterans Day ceremony held Nov. 10 at Flanders Elementary School, a spot was reserved for servicemen and women missing in action or prisoners of war.
Country indebted to veterans
On Nov. 3, Gov. M. Jodi Rell released the following proclamation:
The citizens of our country are justly proud of the men and women who have fought to defend the principles of liberty and freedom on which our nation was founded.
Helping hands
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Photo courtesy of the Elks Club
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Southington volunteers representing various civic organizations were active in making the Veterans Stand Down 2008 event held on Sept. 13 a success. There were more than 1,200 veterans in attendance at the Rocky Hill Veterans Home to learn about community services that are available. Volunteers and project leaders included Elks Lodge 1669, American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 and its auxiliary, and the Emblem Club. Organizing the free clothing at the event are, Barbara Pintarich, American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 auxiliary, front; Barbara Pasha, Southington Elks, center; and Linda Raynis, American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 auxiliary.
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American Legion Post 72 garners multiple awards
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 of Southington received numerous awards on July 10 at the 90th annual Awards Ceremony during the Department of Connecticut annual Convention held in Rocky Hill. These awards are named after past American Legion Department of Connecticut Commanders.
Veterans' Benefits and Information Fair on April 19
The Connecticut Department of Veterans' Affairs will hold the state's first Veterans Benefits and Information Fair Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. This is open to veterans of all ages and there is no charge to attend.
