Veterans Day events begin this weekend

Posted By: Staff November 3, 2023

“Duty Honor Country,” a Bristol Brass & Wind Ensemble concert under the director of Richard Theriault featuring the Bristol Chorale will be held at The Rockwell Theater at BAIMS on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. Free admission.

The Bristol Historical Society will present a special event featuring David Brennan, author of “An Airman’s Letter Home,” who will share the highlights of his military service as a K-9 sentry dog handler, on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. The program is sponsored by the Katherine Gaylord Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Members free, $5 for non-members of the historical society.

The Annual Luminary Service will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Hooker Court.

Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in The Rockwell Theater at BAIMS. The ceremony will include the Missing Man Ceremony, Ringing of the USS Kidd Bell by Iwo Jima survivor Joe Caminiti. This ringing will be part of Bell for Peace ceremony. American Legion, Post 2 along with the Department of Connecticut Honor Guard will post colors. A local dance group will perform. There will be a rifle volley following the ceremony. American Legion Post 2 is planning something afterwards at the American Legion Hall. 

Tentatively scheduled is a Bristol Veterans Council dedication ceremony when the WWI cannon will be returned to Memorial Boulevard.

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