The Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at the National Iwo Jima Memorial on the Newington/New Britain town line Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
The ceremony will begin with presentations by the Central Connecticut State University public history class lead by professor Leah Glaser. The students have been researching the 100 American servicemen from Connecticut who were killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima and who are listed on the face of the memorial. The lives of many of the men will be presented through stories and photos and will become part of a permanent display at the memorial.
Following the student presentations, the bell will be tolled for each of the servicemen killed in action. The City of New Britain and the Marine Corps League Hardware City Division will lay a wreath, give a rifle salute and play taps. Additional special announcements and presentations are planned throughout the ceremony. Any World War II veterans who plan to attend are asked to contact the foundation for additional instructions.
Members of the Foundation will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (weather permitting) to hand out information and answer questions about the Iwo Jima Memorial. Additionally, there will be World War II and Iwo Jima memorabilia on display.
The event is free and open to the public. Onsite limited parking is available. The memorial is off Route 9, exit 29, at the intersection of Ella Grasso Road and Barbour Road in New Britain. For more information, visit the Facebook page at “Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation” or call 860-291-9666.
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