Wreath-Laying Ceremony to be Held on Veterans Day at the East Hartford Public Library

East Hartford, CT – Please join us for a wreath-laying ceremony at the World War I memorial on the front lawn of the Raymond Library in East Hartford on Veterans Day, November 11, 2022 at 10:30 am. This ceremony will commemorate the veterans of East Hartford from that conflict as well as all veterans, living and deceased.

“Veterans Day serves as a reminder to all to commemorate and honor all past and present veterans for their service and sacrifice, and recognizing these contributions of East Hartford’s sons and daughters is an important and time-honored tradition within our community,” said Mayor Michael P. Walsh.

Representatives from the East Hartford Rochambeau Elms VFW Post 2083, the Historical Society of East Hartford, and the East Hartford Public Library will be present. A wreath, donated by ShopRite, will be laid at the foot of the monument. The program will include the tolling of the bell at First Congregational Church, East Hartford, in remembrance of the veterans listed on the monument.

“We are honored to commemorate the lives and sacrifices of all of our veterans,” said Library Director Sarah Kline Morgan. “We hope that this ceremony will become an annual event to remember and pass on the history of all East Hartford residents who have served in the armed forces.”

All are welcome to join us for this ceremony, which is suitable for all ages. The event will be held, rain or shine, on the front lawn of the Raymond Library. Assemble at the statue near the corner of Main Street and Central Avenue. The program begins promptly at 10:30 am and will last approximately 30 minutes.

Please note that the library will be closed on November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Register on the library’s events calendar for a reminder: https://easthartfordct.libcal.com/