Their first stop for Dave Wold and Don Sylvester was the World War I monument outside the former Post Office. Continue Reading →
Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Marked by Quiet Placing of Wreathes at War Monuments
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Politicized Veterans Day Speeches Spark Reactions in Greenwich
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The annual Veterans Day Patriotic Walk benefited from balmy temps and sunny skies, ideal to honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Afghanistan, Alan Clair, American Legion, Beth Krumeich, Byram Veterans, D-Day, Fred Camillo
No Hint of Controversy in Parks & Rec Website for New Hamill Rink Project
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Parks & Rec launched a web page with official information on the Hamill Rink Project. It includes a form to submit a question requiring name and email. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Alex Popp, Bill Drake, Blaize Levitan, Byram Neighborhood Association, Byram Veterans, David Wold
PHOTOS: Memorial Day Marked with Series of Poignant Wreath Ceremonies in Greenwich
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This year, in response to efforts to slow the Covid-19 pandemic, large gatherings including the annual Memorial Day parade in Old Greenwich, were canceled. Instead, residents were invited to attend wreath laying ceremonies and maintain social distancing. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alex Kasser, Byram School, Byram Veterans, Charlie Juergens, Dave D'Andea, Donald Repaci, Frank Cortese
Greenwich Veterans to Lay Wreaths on Memorial Day
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Don Sylvester, Commander of the Byram Veterans Association, announced this week that while formal ceremonies for Memorial Day are cancelled around town, local veterans will observe the day at the various war memorials in town. Social distancing will be observed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Byram Veterans, Byram Veterans Association, Carl Jensen, Don Sylvester, Memorial Day, Veterans
PHOTOS: Greenwich Honors Veterans on 11th Hour of 11th Day of 11th Month
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After the Patriotic Walk down Greenwich Avenue there was a gathering by the World War I monument where the American Legion Post 29 announced the outstanding young persons for 2019. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alex Bergstein, Amerian Legion Post 29, American Red Cross, Artemis Shung, Byram Veterans, Colonel Alan Clair, Cos Cob Riders
PHOTOS: Veterans Day Honors Combat Injured Millenials, Acknowledges that Youth Makes America Vital
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The annual community walk for veterans started at the corner of Amogerone and Greenwich Ave and concluded outside the Havemeyer building where there is a war monument. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Aaron Jaffe, Bruce Winningham, Byram Veterans, First Selectman Peter Tesei, Greenwich Military Covenant, Greenwich Police Dept, POW-MIA
Playground Re-Dedication at Byram Park to Honor Anne M. Kristoff
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Anne M. Kristoff was an active volunteer and activist in Byram until her untimely death in 1989 from lung disease. She was only 46. The Anne M. Kristoff Children’s Playground at Byram Shore has been expanded and rebuilt, and on Tuesday, Nov 8 at 11:00 am, there will be a ceremony marking the re-dedication of the playground. Continue Reading →