Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee

08/16/2025

National Airborne Day on August 16 honors the military's airborne divisions of the Armed Forces.

August 16, 1940, marks the date of the first official Army parachute jump at Ft. Benning, Georgia. The successful jump validated the innovative concept of inserting U.S. ground combat forces behind a battle line by parachute. These sky soldiers represent some of the most prestigious and expertly trained forces in the United States Army.

08/11/2025

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NORWALK, CONN— At the end of Exit 15 on West Avenue, pedestrians driving by the Heritage Wall will now see a sign informing passersby of the city’s designat ...

08/09/2025

Today, we added the 246th person to Norwalk's Purple Heart Medal registry. Meet Army Staff Sergeant Howard L. Quick who was wounded in 1945 in Germany.

DOB/DOD: October 24, 1916 (Norwalk, CT) – January 29, 2011 (Southbury, CT); 94 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Elizabeth Lindblom on August 6, 1949, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Two daughters, El…

08/06/2025

Purple Heart Medal Day in the United States is August 7th. On Thursday, August 7th in Norwalk, there will be two events. The first will be at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Park on West Avenue to unveil a new sign. And the second will be Veterans Park at the Purple Heart Monument at 7:00 p.m. The public is always welcome!

05/24/2025

These plaques list everyone from Norwalk lost during wartime service since World War I. Clockwise from the top left, WWII, WWI (Town Green under the barrel of the cannon), Global War on Terrorism, Vietnam, Korea. With the exception of the WWI cannon, the other plaques are on the Shea-Magrath Memorial and Wall of Remembrance at Calf Pasture Beach on the side of the memorial wall that faces the water. If you want to learn about any of these heroes, a website dedicated to their lives and sacrifice (and more) is at https://norwalkctheroes.org This is what Memorial Day is all about. Share with your kids and grand-kids. We can never forget! 🇺🇸

05/22/2025

The details for car drivers and veteran riders for the Memorial Day parade.

Mon, May 26
8:00 a.m. DRIVERS: Please make sure that you are at the American Legion (60 County Street, across from Norwalk High)
8:30 a.m. RIDERS: Please make sure that you are at the American Legion (60 County Street, across from Norwalk High)
8:45 a.m. DRIVERS and RIDERS: Leave together for Veterans Park
9:00 a.m. DRIVERS and RIDERS: MUST be at Veterans Park
10:00 a.m. The Parade starts and will end at the Green. Cars will return to the American Legion, where everyone is welcome to stay for the reception.

IMPORTANT: The parade is rain or shine. The only reason to cancel the parade is if there's lightning within 5 miles of the parade route. The mayor makes the decision.

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05/18/2025

Today in Norwalk: https://www.facebook.com/share/16HSE3xDNB/

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05/08/2025

If you're in Norwalk, please try to make this event. Bring your family members, especially the young ones. It's an opportunity to appreciate freedom and educate about patriotism. 🇺🇸

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05/06/2025

Planning is nearly complete for Norwalk’s beloved and time-honored Memorial Day Parade, a proud tradition that brings our community together to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We invite you to be part of this special tribute!
👉 Are you a veteran who would like to ride in the parade?
👉 Do you have a car and would be proud to drive a veteran?
👉 Is your organization interested in participating and showing support?

If so, please fill out the application here:
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Let’s come together as a community to salute our heroes and celebrate the spirit of freedom.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🇺🇸

Honor Our Veterans - Support Our Troops - MARCHERS: All fields in this section are required - VETERAN PARTICIPATION: If you are a veteran and would like to be driven in the parade, skip to SECTION 2: Veteran Participation - CONVERTIBLES NEEDED: If you would like to drive a veteran in your convertibl...

05/01/2025

Karaoke, Friday, 5/2, 7:00-9:00, free, open to the public, club prices. Stop by!

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04/09/2025

April 9th is designated by Congress as the proclaimed observance of National Former POW Recognition Day, a day to honor the American servicemen and women who have experienced unimaginable trials and profound cruelty as prisoners of war. April 9th is a significant date because, on this date in 1942, the Bataan Death March began. This event was the forcible transfer (later classified as a war crime) by the Imperial Japanese Army of 60,000–80,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war over sixty miles on foot, where they endured beatings, torture, and little food and water. Thousands of these POWs died. Former prisoners of war have withstood days, months, and sometimes years of imprisonment, missing irreplaceable milestones and simple moments at home. But they were never forgotten; they were remembered every day by loved ones. We are reminded of our solemn duty to serve our former prisoners of war, their families, and all our veterans as well as they served us. 🇺🇸