June 14 -- Ridgefield's Vietnam veterans were honored today, along with Old Glory, at a ceremony marking Flag Day. The newly-inscribed Vietnam Veterans' plaque on the monument in front of the Community Center had been readied for recent Memorial Day ceremonies, but since most of the event was rained out, a follow-on Flag Day ceremony was organized. The recognition for Ridgefield's Vietnam fallen was long overdue: last fall, this web site began publicizing the fact that Ridgefield's Vietnam veterans had received no recognition on the town's veterans' memorials. Finally, local veterans groups have rectified this situation. We're proud that the public attention we brought to this omission has resulted in finally creating a suitable monument. Thanks to those who made it happen.
 Before: anonymous "recognition" |
 After: Ridgefield's Vietnam Veterans |
Left: Boy Scouts from Ridgefield Troop 160, along with other youth groups, explained flag etiquette at Flag Day ceremonies.
Right, Jane Stevens, who entertained U.S. troops overseas during WW II, leads the crowd in a rousing rednition of "America The Beautiful." Aldo Tulipani provided accompaniment on the accordion.
Left: More than 100 people gathered on a drizzly evening to celebrate Flag Day in Ridgefield.
Right: Entertainer Jane Stevens is greeted by Ridgefield's Democratic Selectmen Barbara Manners and Mike Jones.
First Selectman Abe Morelli shortened his prepared remarks to about 30 seconds in light of the rainy conditions.
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