VFW Post 9617 Members Featured In News 12 CT Memorial Day Parade story

Thousands of people made their way to Stamford on Sunday to watch the city's annual Memorial Day Parade

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Three Westhill High School  students were honored on May 20, 2015 by VFW Post 9617.  Nick Fiore, third from the left, Commander of Helping Heroes, a group young volunteers from Westhill were cited for their dedication  to helping  the VFW Post.  Their latest project was cleaning and storing over 1000 American Flags which are placed on graves of Stamford veterans. Joining Mr. Fiore are, left to right, Commander James R. Santangelo of VFW Post 9617, Francesca McDonald. Mr. Fiore, holding the plaque  and Daniel Getman.

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D CT) visits Fort Belvor at the request VFW Post 9617 member Thomas Finn

United States Senator Richard Blumenthal (D CT) recently visited Fort Belvor at the request VFW Post 9617 member Thomas Finn.  Finn, just returned from another tour in Afghanistan.  Finn invitation paid off and Senator Blumenthal had the opportunity to address wounded veterans and visit with members of the Vietnam Veterans Association.   Mr. Finn is on the far right next to Senator Blumenthal.

Senator Blumenthal, left, and Thomas Finn chat prior to the meeting with the veterans.

              ***** Review "Scheduled EVENTS" for the Month of MAY *****

                              (Also, see Posted Article for May 2, 2015 below)

MAY EVENTS DETAILS (May 16th., 20th. and 21st.)

(See "Scheduled EVENTS" for Summary of ALL Events)

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Saturday, May 16, 2015 (8:00 am)

ARMED FORCES DAY FLAG PLANTING

St John’s Cemetery
25 Camp Ave
Darien CT 06820

Woodland Cemetery
66 Woodland Place
Stamford CT 06902

VFW Springdale Post 9617 invites you to join us on
Saturday, May 16th at 8AM for our Armed Forces
Day Flag Planting! (We will retrieve them the
Saturday following July 4th)

We will assemble at Woodland Cemetery in
Stamford and St John’s Cemetery in Darien.

Backyard Humanitarians will join VFW Post 9617
on Armed Forces Day to help with planting flags
on the graves of Stamford veterans who have died
in remembrance of their service.

For more info or to register, contact
Archie Elam, VFW 9617 at
archie_elam@msn.com

or at 203-554-1010.

You can also register at the BH Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/723027657780316/

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015 (6:00 PM)

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS DINNER
Belltown Fire House
Dorlen Rd.

Post 9617 Members will have to pay $5.00 for gratuities, Guests will cost $20.00 for Dinner and $ 5.00 for gratuities. You must R.S.V.P. by May 16, 2015 for all Members and Guests. You may pay at the door. Members who find it difficult to walk may park across Newfield Ave. at Doctor's Office. Please cross with traffic light.

TO R.S.V.P. CALL OR WRITE BY MAY 16, 2015:

James Santangelo Commander:

8 Pilgrim Dr.

Greenwich, Ct. 06831

Phone: 203 531 6490

Write in:  Member’s Name:__________________

Number of Guest:___ AMOUNT INCLOSED:_____

Make check to: VFW Post 9617 Springdale.

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Thursday, May 21, 2015 (5:00 to 7:00 PM)

SALUTE TO VETERANS OF THE YEAR

Stamford Senior Center

Marco Pensiero will be one of the Honored Veterans.

Guest Speaker:

Brgd. Gen. (Retired) Robert M. Cody

Veteran of the Iraqi War

There is no charge for VFW Post 9617 Members. The cost for a Guest will be $15.00.

TO R.S.V.P. CALL OR WRITE BY MAY 16, 2015:

James Santangelo Commander:

8 Pilgrim Dr.

Greenwich, Ct. 06831

Phone: 203 531 6490

Write in:  Member’s Name:__________________

Number of Guest:___ AMOUNT INCLOSED:_____

Make check to: VFW Post 9617 Springdale.