The Greenwich Veterans Council represents a collaboration among American Legion, Byram Veterans Assocation, VFW, Greenwich Military Covenant of Care and the Greenwich Dept of Social Services. On Nov 11 the community walk will honor combat wounded millennials. Many become amputees. “Today, the injuries of millennials in combat is different. Independently exploded devices (IEDs) cause injuries resulting in more amputees,” said Bruce Winningham. “In the past you would have bled to death.” Continue Reading →
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Veterans Day in Greenwich to Feature Multiple Ceremonies
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The annual Community Walk to Honor Veterans will start near the top of Greenwich Ave at 10:30am on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, followed by a brief ceremony at 11:00am. There will be a ceremony at the Byram Veterans Association at 7:00 pm at 300 Delavan Avenue, Greenwich. Continue Reading →
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PHOTOS: Veteran’s Day Community Walk and Ceremony
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Hundreds turned out to accompany veterans in a community walk down Greenwich Ave for Veteran’s Day. The walk was punctuated by a ceremony emceed by Bruce Winningham, with remarks from Ed Vick and Heather Knapp. Continue Reading →