Retired Navy Captain William J. McGurk of Somers, a U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve veteran who is President and CEO of Connecticut's Rockville Bank is one of four Honorary Grand Marshals of this year's Connecticut Veterans Day Parade, which takes place Nov. 8 in Hartford. More than 4,000 marchers will step off at 1 p.m. near the Connecticut State Capitol Building in Hartford, proceeding for 1.26 miles through the downtown area. Marchers representing USS Hartford (SSN 768), the second Naval ship to be named for Hartford, Conn., will be featured in the procession, among other Navy units. Veterans who are registered to march or ride in the procession include those of past conflicts, as well as those who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, along with patriotic commissions from many towns. The parade will feature a Special Salute to the men and women who served on Active Duty during the Vietnam War. "This year marks the 35th anniversary since the last U.S. troops left Vietnam in 1974," explains Connecticut Department of Veterans' Affairs Commissioner Linda S. Schwartz, herself a Vietnam Air Force nurse. "We hope to give these veterans a heartfelt Connecticut 'Welcome Home' that many of them never received. Any Vietnam veteran who may not have a unit to march with is welcome to register and join us in the parade." The parade will be preceded at noon by a Wreath-Laying Ceremony to remember veterans at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at Jewell St. and Trinity St. in Hartford's Bushnell Park, featuring a Department of Connecticut American Legion Color Guard, the Connecticut Valley Field Fife & Drum, and a bugler from the 102nd Army Band. In addition, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art will offer free admission for U.S. veterans and active duty military personnel from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bushnell Park Carousel will open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at $1 a ride for everyone.
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Groton's Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School will host a Veteran's Day event Nov. 9. Commander Daniel Rossler, Naval Submarine Base Executive Officer, will be the guest speaker.
Cutler Middle School
Lieutenant Patrick Evans, Submarine Group Two Public Affairs Officer, will speak during the morning announcements at Cutler Middle School, Nov. 10, about why Veteran's Day is special.
Pleasant Valley School
Naval Submarine Base New London Executive Orfficer, Commander Daniel Rossler, will emcee a Veteran's Day ceremony at Groton's Pleasant Valley School, Nov. 10. Chief Master at Arms Gregory Migliore, Naval Submarine Base New London's Security Department Chief and a former Individual Augmentee (a service member who volunteered in a combat zone), will be the guest speaker.
Applebee's
In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to enjoy a free entrée at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurants this Veteran's Day, Nov. 11. Bring proof of current or former military service, such as a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, a U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, a current Leave and Earnings Statement, a Veterans Organization Card, or a photograph in uniform or wearing uniform.
Pfizer 4 Vets
Pfizer will host a Navy color guard to raise the U.S. flag, kicking off their Veteran's Day ceremony honoring company and community veterans, Nov. 11.
Kings Bowling Alley
Kings is a 24,000-square-foot facility in Boston, Mass., featuring 16 bowling lanes, a billiard room with eight Gold Crown billiard tables, multiple bars and lounges, and a restaurant serving an impressive array of classic American favorites. Kings is hosting a special day of free bowling, food, and entertainment for veterans and their families as a thank you for their honorable service over the years. Kings is welcoming any veteran (retired or active duty) and his/her family to the event.
SUBVETS hold service
The Thames River Chapter of U.S. Submarine Veterans WWII, and the U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc. (SUBVETS) Groton Base will be holding a Memorial Service to commemorate Veterans Day Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the U.S. Submarine Veterans WWII National Memorial East located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Thames Street in Groton. The guest speaker for the ceremony is Rear Admiral (Sel.) Rick Breckenridge. The ceremony will also include the 65 Lost Boat Flags, a Tolling of the Boats for all Submarines on Eternal Patrol, a Laying of the Wreath, Gun Salute, and Taps. In the event of inclement weather, the memorial service will be held at the Groton Municipal Building located on Meridian Street in Groton. All civilians and military personnel are welcome to attend. Membership in SUBVETS is not required to attend. For additional information on this event, contact either the SUBVETS Groton Base Memorial Committee Chairman George Torkelson (860) 287-1522 (Memorial@subvetsgroton.org ) or SUBVETS Groton Base Commander John Carcioppolo (860) 514-7064.
Store gives discount
On Nov. 7, show your military identification (or your spouses) for 20 percent off all regularly priced items at Fashion Bug. This discount also applies to Department of Defense employees with their identification card.
