Memorial Day

Stamford Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Sunday, May 18th

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Flag Planting

Please help plant U.S. flags in honor of veterans at Stamford cemeteries in advance of Memorial Day.

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Post Meeting

Regular post meeting, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Belltown Fire Department

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Stamford Veterans Resource Center

Hours of Operation: 10:00am – 1:00pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays

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Veterans Memorial Park

Thank you Stamford Veterans Park Partnership

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Purple Heart

Help Stamford become a Purple Heart City. Click More for details or Form to send us your information.

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Share Your Story

You are invited to participate in the Stamford Veterans Park Partnership Veteran & Military History Education Program

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Youth & Education

Working alongside America’s youth and instilling a sense of patriotism has always been and will always be a VFW priority. Click on buttons for scholarship opportunities.

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we welcome today's military service members into our ranks.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars - Stamford CT
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Kosovo, Persian Gulf, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.


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Flag Planting

Saint John Cemetery

As we prepare for Memorial Day weekend, The City of Stamford along with Stamford Veterans Organizations, will coordinate U.S. flag planting at veteran graves throughout Stamford cemeteries. Two of the larger efforts are at Saint John and Woodland cemeteries with over 4000 graves. Other smaller cemeteries to include Queen of Peace, High Ridge and Long Ridge Cemeteries and Fairfield Memorial Park. We remember all veterans who have passed and who have protected our freedom and liberty. We honor them by planting U.S. flags next to their graves.
 
Join us, Saturday 17 May starting at 8:00 am at Saint John Cemetery

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Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

2025 - Stamford

The Stamford Patriotic & Special Events Commission in conjunction with Stamford Veterans Council, Stamford Veterans Park Partnership and Stamford Veterans Resource Center invite all to the Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
 
The parade steps off at 12:00 pm and will travel he following route: Stamford Police Department to Veterans Memorial Park via Bedford Street, across Broad Street and continuing on Atlantic Street.
 
Ceremony immediately following the parade in Veterans Memorial Park (130 Atlantic Street).

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Stamford School Commemorations

Memorial Day 2025

 

Stamford HS Memorial Day Commemoration
, Thursday 22 May @ 9:00 am.

Westhill HS Memorial Day Commemoration
Friday 23 May @ 9:15 am.

 

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Stamford Citizen of the Year

2025

The City of Stamford
Award and Scholarship Presentation Dinner
Honoring and our scholarship recipients and honored veterans
 
June 4,2025 - 5:30-8:30 pm
Italian Center of Stamford, 1620 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT

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Upcoming Events (check the calendar for full details)

  • Saint John Cemetery Flag Planting, Saturday 17 May @ 8:00 am.
  • Stamford Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Sunday 18 May @ 12:00 pm.
  • Stamford HS Memorial Day Commemoration, Thursday 22 May @ 9:00 am.
  • Westhill HS Memorial Day Commemoration, Friday 23 May @ 9:15 am.
  • Regular Post Meeting, Wednesday, 21 May @ 7:30 pm, Belltown Fire Dept.
  • Memorial Day Mass at St. Benedict, Saturday, May 24 @ 4:00 pm.
  • New Canaan Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Monday 26 May @ 9:00 am.
  • Stamford 2025 Citizen of the Year Award Dinner, Wednesday, 4 June @ 5 pm.
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IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

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