Veterans Day is Monday, Nov 11. The American Legion Post 29 will again lead a community walk down Greenwich Avenue to the World War I memorial on the plaza outside the former US Post Office (now home to Restoration Hardware).
Veterans and their families are encouraged to participate in the walk, which begins at 10:15 am at the corner of Greenwich Ave and Amogerone Crossway and moves down Greenwich Ave to the war monument at the corner of Greenwich Avenue and Arch Street.
The American Legion Post 29 ceremony will begin at 11:00am.
Honoring the sacrifice of veterans during the community walk on Nov. 11, 2014 on Greenwich Ave. Credit: Leslie Yager
Community Walk on Veterans Day, Nov 11, 2014. Photo: Leslie Yager
Veterans Day at the war memorial for those who served in Vietnam. Photo: Asher Almonacy Nov 11, 2014
Also, note that Town Hall will be closed on Monday, Nov 11 in observation of the holiday, but Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility will be open for normal operating hours from 7:00am to 2:30 pm.
Public Schools will be in session. Typically individual schools mark the holiday with their unique programs pay tribute to veterans.
This year the Rotary Club of Greenwich launched a new tradition of honoring veterans and families at Town Hall with a display of sponsored flags. Nov 10, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
This year the Rotary Club of Greenwich launched a new tradition of honoring veterans and families at Town Hall with a display of sponsored flags. Nov 10, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The Greenwich Rotary Club’s inaugural “Flags for Veterans” event features flags sponsored by families, with all proceeds directed to American Legion Post 29 to help provide essential services and support to veterans in the Greenwich area.
The project was organized under the leadership of Rotary Club president Agathe Likoba and was spearheaded by veteran and Rotary member Joe Benoit.