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The Danbury Council of Veterans Presents

Danbury

Memorial Day

Parade

PARADE THEME

“Remembering Our Deceased Veterans, Honoring

the Men and Women who served Our Country

and displaying the American Flag”

Monday, May 27, 2019

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SCHEDULE FOR MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES

MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 6:30 am…... Father Samuel Scott, Saint Joseph Church

370 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810

PLACING OF WREATHS: 7:10 am…... Order listed below:

Directed by Bill Moser, Commandant, MCL

CIVIL WAR MONUMENT ……………………. Wooster Cemetery

Catholic War Veterans Post #1042

BLUE STAR MEMORIAL …………………… Farview Ave & Downs St

Korean War Veterans Association

WEST STREET PARK MONUMENT …… West & Division Street Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #149 CIVIL WAR MONUMENT ………………….. West & Main Street

American Legion Post #60 VIETNAM MONUMENT………………………. Rogers Park, Memorial Drive

Disabled American Veterans, Lee Hartell Chapter

LEE HARTELL MONUMENT …………… Rogers Park, Memorial Drive

Marine Corps League, Hat City Detachment

NATHAN E. HICKOK MOUNMENT …… Rogers Park, Memorial Drive

Catholic War Veterans Post #1042 MERCHANT MARINE MONUMENT …… Rogers Park, Memorial Drive

Catholic War Veterans Post #1042 VIETNAM MOVING WALL ……………… Rogers Park, Memorial Drive

Korean War Veterans Association

KOREAN WAR MONUMENT ……………… Rogers Park, Memorial Drive

Korean War Veterans Association

WORLD WAR II PLAQUE ……………… Rogers Park, War Memorial Building

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #149

WORLD WAR I PLAQUE ……………… Rogers Park, War Memorial Building

American Legion Post #60 WAR MEMORIAL BLDG. ……………… Rogers Park, War Memorial Building

Disabled American Veterans, Lee Hartell Chapter

ROSE MEMORIAL …………………………… Rogers Park, Rose Memorial

Marine Corps League, Hat City Detachment

TAPS PLAYED BY: Ken Post, Korean War Veterans

Please note that some of the Monuments have been grouped together. The 21 Gun Salute and Taps will be conducted once for

each Group. Following the Wreath Laying Services, the Danbury Police Department Honor Guard and the Buglers will proceed to

the Germantown Firehouse for ceremonies there. All other participants will proceed to their staging area for Parade Line up. The

Parade will begin down Main Street, promptly at 9:30 a.m. from the intersection of Rose Street. A bus will be leaving the parking lot behind the War Memorial Building in Rogers Park at 6:00 AM. It will provide shuttle service for

individuals to the Memorial Service & placing of the wreaths. Following the Parade, a Ceremonial Service will be held at the Rose Memorial to honor our deceased veterans, everyone is invited.

All awards will be presented after the services. A representative for winning units must be present to accept the awards.

“AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED”

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HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL............. Mr. Franklin Buckley

Danbury Police Department “Honor Guard”

Honored Guests

Captain Ryan J. McKenna U.S.A.F.

Danbury City Officials

Mayor ...................................... Mark Boughton

Deputy Police Chief ................ Shaun McColgan

Fire Chief ................................ T J Wiedl

Assistant Fire Chief ............... Mark Omasta

City Treasurer ....................... Daniel P Jowdy

Town Clerk ............................ Janice Giegler

Probate Judge ....................... Honorable Dianne E Yamin

City Veterans Adviser .......... Danny Hayes

President of the Common Council

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Common Council Members

Connecticut State Legislator ......................... Senator – Julie Kushner 24th District

Connecticut State Legislator ......................... Representative – Raghib Allie-Brennan 2nd District

Connecticut State Legislator ......................... Representative – Stephen Harding 107th District

Connecticut State Legislator ......................... Representative – Richard Smith 108th District

Connecticut State Legislator ......................... Representative – David Arconti Jr 109th District

Connecticut State Legislator ......................... Representative – Robert Godfrey 110th District

Connecticut State Legislator ......................... Representative – Ken Gucker 138th District

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FIRST DIVISION

VETERANS (A)

BAND ........................ The Danbury Drum Corps

DIVISION COMMANDER .............................……………………………………………………...…… Paul Schlemmer

ASST. DIVISION COMMANDER ..................………………………………………………………….. Kevin Schlemmer

Honorary Grand Marshall… Mr. Franklin Buckley

UNITS:

1. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #149 & 2 Cars Commander: Paul Schlemmer 2. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post #149 & 1 Car 3. American Legion Post #60 & 1 Car Commander: Steve Fako

4. American Legion Post #60 Auxiliary & Car Commander: Rita Kayser

5. Disabled American Veterans - Lee Hartell Chapter #25 VAN Commander: Chuck Gartland

6. Marine Corps League - Hat City Detachment Commandant: Bill Moser

7. Catholic War Veterans Post #1042 Commander: Albert Mead

8. Catholic War Veterans Post #1042 Auxiliary w/Van

9. Korean War Veterans Association President: Brendan Sniffin

10. Gold Star Mothers Vehicle: Mrs. Jean Mariano Limo Service Provided By Ultimate Limo

11. 411th Civil Affairs Battalion Two Humvees from the 411th Bn

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SECOND DIVISION

SERVICE

DIVISION COMMANDER .................................................................................................. Sgt Jasmine Salinas

ASST. DIVISION COMMANDER ...……………………………………………………………. Cpl Erika Yunga

1. DeLanceys American Revolutionary War Group

2. American Red Cross

3. Danbury Exchange Club “Giving out Flags” Car

4. Civil Air Patrol – 399th Composite Squadron

5. Barts Tree w/float

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THIRD DIVISION

(A)

FRATERNAL & CIVIC

BAND ........................ Bethel High School Band

DIVISION COMMANDER ............................................................................................................. Sgt Britney Guachun

ASST. DIVISION COMMANDER .................................................................................................. Cpl Kimberly Macancela

1. Bethel HS NJROTC

2. ARK Lodge #39 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons

3. ARK Lodge #40 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons

4. Ancient Order of Hibernians /Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Ctr

5. B.P.O.E. Danbury Elks Lodge #120 + Float

6. Knights of Columbus-McGivney Council #29 Car

7. Danbury Lions Club

8. Savings Bank of Danbury Car & Float

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THIRD DIVISION (B)

FRATERNAL & CIVIC

BAND ........................ Sons of Portugal Band

DIVISION COMMANDER ..................................................................................................... Sgt Omar Guachun ASST DIVISION COMMANDER ........................................................................................... Cpl Liseth Siranaula

1. Portuguese Cultural Center

2. Immaculate Heart of Mary Folklore Group Float

3. Lebanon American Club

4. Dominican Club of CT Float

5. Ecuadorian Civic Center

6. Danbury / Bethel SDA Adventures Club

7. King Street Early Learning Center Float

8. Iglesia Cristo La Roca

9. Victory Christian Center Float

10. Little Flowers Catholic Girls Club Float

11. St Joseph School

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FOURTH DIVISION YOUTH (A)

BAND .................... Danbury High School Band DIVISION COMMANDER ..................................................................................................... Sgt Gabe Campos ASST DIVISION COMMANDER ........................................................................................... Cpl Citlaly Morales

1. Danbury Police Explorer Post #33

2. Danbury HS AFJROTC

3. Danbury’s Board of Education Two Cars

4. National Education Association of Danbury

5. Danbury Youth Track & Field - Danbury Flyers

6. Danbury Youth Baseball

7. Hat City Youth Sports

8. DAYO Float

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FOURTH DIVISION

YOUTH (B)

BAND ........................ The Celtic Cross Pipe Band DIVISION COMMANDER ..................................................................................................... Cpl Cesar Lazaro ASST DIVISION COMMANDER ........................................................................................... Cpl Michele Posadas

GIRL SCOUTS

GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT Danbury Service Unit - 50340

DAISIES

BROWNIES

JR’S, CADDETTS

GREAT PLAIN SCHOOL

PEMBROKE SCHOOL

KING ST SCHOOL

FLOAT

BOY SCOUTS

Boy Scouts of America

a. CUB SCOUTS

PACK 44 Stadley Rough School

PACK 234 Pembrook School

b. BOY SCOUTS

TROOP 33 St Joseph School

TROOP 9

TROOP 52

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FIFTH DIVISION

MILITARY & MUNICIPAL

DIVISION COMMANDER ............................................................................................. ASST DIVISION COMMANDER ..................................................................................

1. Ultimate Limo - Ray Cesarski

M923A 5 Ton Troop Carrier originally built in 1989 and was deployed

in Desert Storm. On the side is painted the name of Specialist Sheetz

who was the driver when it was deployed. In 2009 it was refurbished

and retired from service in 2014.

2. Danbury Area Classic Cars

3. Quiet Storm – M/C Group, Associated w/ American Legion Post #60

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SIXTH DIVISION

MUNICIPAL (A)

BAND ............... Germantown Ancient Fife & Drum Corps

1. Danbury Volunteer Firemen’s Council President…. Charlie Coakley

2. Danbury Professional Fire Fighters Local #801 3. Danbury Volunteer Fire Fighters

#3 Padanaram Hose Company #4 Independent Hose Company #5 Wooster Hose Company #6 Citizens Hose Company #7 Waterwitch Hose Company #8 Phoenix Hose Company #9 Beckerle Hose Company #10 Germantown Hose Company #11 Beaver Brook Fire Company #12 Mill Plain Fire Company #13 Miry Brook Fire Company #14 King Street Fire Company #15 Bethel Volunteer Fire Department

#16 Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department

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SIXTH DIVISION

MUNICIPAL (B)

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT 1. City of Danbury Fire Department Trucks 2. Danbury Volunteer Fire Department Trucks

#3 Padanaram Hose Company #4 Independent Hose Company #5 Wooster Hose Company #6 Citizens Hose Company #7 Waterwitch Hose Company #8 Phoenix Hose Company #9 Beckerle Hose Company #10 Germantown Hose Company #11 Beaver Brook Fire Company #12 Mill Plain Fire Company #13 Miry Brook Fire Company #14 King Street Fire Company

FLYOVER

The "Flying Yankees" of the 103rd Airlift Wing, a unit of the Connecticut Air National Guard, stationed at Bradley Air National Guard Base will provide a FLYOVER by a C-130H Hercules. The C-130H Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medical evacuation, and cargo transport aircraft. Its mission is providing theater cargo and passenger airlift.

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Rose Garden Memorial Services 5/27/19

Master of Ceremonies --------------------- Michael McLachlan

Former CT State Senator

1 Star Spangled Banner----------------------- Danbury High School Band

2 Invocation------------------------------------- Deacon William Murphy “St Gregory the Great”

3 Introduction Gold Star Mothers --------- Michael McLachlan

4 Introduction of Parade Marshal --------- Michael McLachlan

5 Introduction of Honored guests --------- Michael McLachlan

6 Logan’s Orders ------------------------------- Emmely Azcona Danbury AFJROTC

7 Gettysburg Address ------------------------- Jennifer Maza Danbury AFJROTC

8 Greetings from the City of Danbury ---- Honorable Mayor Mark Boughton

9 Main Speaker -------------------------------- Capt. Ryan J. McKenna U.S.A.F.

10 -32+6Reading Names of the Deceased- Tommy Presnell Graves Registration Officer

11 Reading List of Wreaths-------------------- Tommy Presnell Graves Registration Officer

12 Placing of Wreaths-------------------------- Bill Moser/Gerry Smith Marine Corps League

13 Rifle Salute------------------------------------ Honor Guard Danbury Police Department

14 Taps--------------------------------------------- Ken Post Korean War Veterans

15 Benediction----------------------------------- Reverend Preston Tallman

16 Awarding of Trophies---------------------- Steve Fako “President Danbury Council of Veterans”

“Service in the park organized by Marine Corps League, Hat City Detachment”

Memorial Day Parade - Committee

MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019

AWARDS:

1st PLACE FLOAT

2nd PLACE FLOAT

BEST COLOR GUARD (not associated with a band)

MOST IN LINE OF MARCH (Veterans Organization)

All units will receive a Banner, a Certificate and 2019 Application

JUDGES:

Mr. Dianne Yamin City of Danbury

Mr. Dan Jowdy City of Danbury

Mr. Mark Boughton City of Danbury

PARADE ANNOUNCER:

Michael McLachlan

PARADE COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Mr Steve Fako President DCV Ms Louise Pinard Secy / Treas DCV Mr Bill Moser Member DCV Mr John Hill Member DCV Mr Tom Presnell Graves Registration

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DANBURY MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ROUTE

PARADE STARTING POINT

REVIEW

STAND

PARADE

ENDS