Today is a day to honor veterans around the nation today, thank those who served and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
A ceremony is underway at the Iwo Jima Memorial on the New Britain-Newington line through this afternoon. Among those attending are survivors of the Battle of Iwo Jima and World War II.
The event is an opportunity to thank you to these war heroes and also remember those whose lives are lost, including the 100 service members from Connecticut whose names are listed on the Iwo Jima memorial.
Students from Central Connecticut State University have been researching the lives of those who served and making posters, which will ultimately be a permanent part of this memorial. Today, some of their research will be shared.
After that presentation, “Taps” will play, there will be a rifle solute and a bell will ring for each soldier who was killed an action.
Organizers say this is a reminder to cherish the time you have, not just on Veterans Day, but every day.
“Anytime we have left with our World War II veterans, we have to treasure. We have to go thank them. We have to talk to them. We have to get some information from them. Let them tell their stories. It’s all part of the history we need to preserve,” Gary Roy, of the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation, said.
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This ceremony ends early this afternoon, but members of the foundation will be at the memorial until 3 p.m. to answer questions.
