Our Thanks...
The
following Veterans have remembered the Connecticut Veterans Parade
in their will or their families have honored a Veteran by requesting
donations to the Parade in their memory:
We give thanks to these brave men and women who served in our armed forces, ever vigilant and ready to defend our freedom.
For more information, please contact the Connecticut Veterans Parade Information Line: (860)-986-7254. Clearly state your name and phone number and someone will return your call, OR, download the Garden of Remembrance form found at the bottom of this page.
Donations Made in Memoriam
2011
Name: Paul Protzenko
Rank: Sgt/82nd Airborne
Service: Peace Time/Afghanistan
Final Roll Call: 9 July 2011
Thoughts: Paul, to a wonderful brother & son. You are dearly missed. Our world has lost its special light Love you always. See you in Heaven
From: Your Loving Family: Traci, Colette, Harry, Beverly & Guy, Ed & Shami
2010
Name: Pablo E. Gandara
Rank:
Service: Cuba Navy WWII
Final Roll Call:
Thoughts: Cuba was a US ally in WWII and we are proud of Dad's service.
From: Hilda, Marilda and Paul
2008
Name:
Frank Falana
Rank: Staff Sergeant, US Air Force
Service: Vietnam, Panama, Desert Storm
Final Roll Call: 23 December 2006
Thoughts: My heart sings for you, my warrior. Enduring in
order to love. Transcending loyalty, to return to your Source. - The
Battle Song, by M. Wilson
From: Anonymous
Name:
Leon "Red" Snyder
Rank: US Navy, 1945 - 1949
Final
Roll Call:
30 December 2007
Thoughts: Thank you for your service.
From: Mary L. Vasquez, Peter and Paula Palermino, Deborah Freedman,
Charles A. Surko, Michael Rinaldi,
and Lorraine and Lawrence Stub.
Name:
Eugene R. Chelstowski
Rank: Staff Sgt./US Army Air Corps
Final
Roll Call:
19 November 1989
Thoughts: Thank you for your service.
From: Your loving family
Name:
Frederick S. DeBenedetto
Rank: Pfc/US Army, World War II
Final
Roll Call:
14 April 1945
Thoughts: In loving memory of his service, killed in action
near Schildgen, Germany and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for
extraordinary heroism.
From: His sister, Joan D. Mazzotta
2007
Name: Albert M. Diaz Sr.
Rank: Sgt/US Army Air Corps
Service: World War II
Final Roll Call: 16 January 1987
Thoughts: Thank you for your service
From: The Zaleski Family
Name:
Frank W. Carmon, Jr
Rank: Major/
88th Infantry Div. U.S. Army
Service: WW II
Final Roll Call: 6 November 1972
Thoughts: A Legacy of Patriotism and community service
From: Wife Nan Carmon & All the Carmon Families and The
D'Agata and Petkis Families
Name:
Salvatore Merlo
Rank: Sgt./US Army
Service: World War II
Final Roll Call: 6 Dec 1963
Thoughts: We love you and will always remember the wonderful
husband, father and proud patriot that you were. You are in our thoughts
daily.
From: Bruno & Linda Cerati (daughter and son-in-law) and Mildred
Merlo (wife)
Name:
Frank Falana
Rank: Staff Sergeant, US Air Force
Service: Vietnam, Panama, Desert Storm
Final Roll Call: 23 December 2006
Thoughts: You will always be remembered and loved. Not one
day passes without thoughts about you and your love.
From: All my love, Lynn
Name:
Dan C. Shepherd
Rank: MSgt Inf. US Army
Service: Korean War
Final Roll Call: 1 Dec 2005
Thoughts: You are remembered for the life you led as a
dedicated MSgt, US Army, a respected Capt., Htfd PD, and a devoted
loving husband and father.
From: Your family, Agatha and Richard