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21-02-2025
- General
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Money being raised for new veterans memorial in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Fundraising has begun for a new monument in downtown Springfield. The Springfield Veterans Activity Committee, a non-profit group of veterans, is starting to raise money to purchase a new monument, to commemorate and honor the group of U.S. veterans who served during what is known as the Global War on Terrorism. Ollie's Law advisory committee members announced Joe DeCaro, the Director of Veteran Services for the City of Springfield, said the Global War on Terrorism began with the Persian Gulf War in 1990 and technically isn't even over today but he said it is time to recognize all of the veterans who have fought. 'Just seeing a veteran and just thanking them for their service, a lot of times is enough and the monument is just a way not only to recognize the war and veterans but also to say thank you to them,' DeCaro said. The monument will be added to Veterans Way on Court Street in downtown Springfield… joining alongside the monuments for World War 1, World War 2, Korean War, Vietnam War and a monument for Marine veterans. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
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Fundraising begins for Springfield Global War on Terrorism Memorial
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)– The City of Springfield is looking to add a new monument to honor veterans who served during the Global War on Terrorism. The non-profit Springfield Veterans Activities Committee (SVAC) has begun a fundraising campaign to purchase a new memorial monument dedicated to Springfield veterans who served in the war in the Middle East. Amelia Park Arena hosts second annual food drive to combat hunger The Global War on Terrorism Veterans Monument will be included at the veterans monument, located at Veterans Way on Court Street across from Springfield City Hall. That monument currently has memorials dedicated to veterans of World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and a monument honoring Marine veterans. The SVAC will be holding a Golf Tournament fundraiser on June 7, 2025 at Springfield's Veterans Golf Course, 1059 South Branch Parkway. They are also accepting tax deductible donations by check, payable to: Springfield Veterans Activities Committee, GWOT 1880 Main Street, P.O. Box 2524 Springfield, MA 01101 Mayor Sarno remarked, 'I want to thank Cabinet Head Health & Human Services CommissionerHelen Caulton-Harris, Veterans' Services Director Joe DeCaro, Chair of the Veterans ActivitiesCommittee Bill Walls – who brought this initiative forth, and proud veterans Joe Hendrix and John Sagan for their continued efforts toward installing a new veteran's monument along our Veterans Way to honor our veterans and active-duty service members that have served in support of the Global War on Terrorism – which in essence continues to be America's longest conflict. We must always remember and never forget; America is still the greatest country in the world. Thanks to the sacrifices and dedication of our proud Veterans and their families, we are the beacon of democracy, strength, hope, and opportunity. It is only fitting that we look to expand our Veterans Way with this new monument. I am honored to support the Springfield Veterans Activities Committee's efforts to raise funds for this monument and look forward to the Golf Tournament in June at our Veterans Golf Course, and seeing our Veterans Way down by Court Square reflect the respect and appreciation that our Springfield community has for those who sacrificed so much for our freedoms. God Bless the United States of America and God Bless our Veterans.' Director of Springfield's Department of Veterans' Services Joe DeCaro states, 'I would liketo extend my sincere gratitude to Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris for theirunwavering support of the veteran community. I commend the Springfield Veterans ActivitiesCommittee for their initiative toward erecting a new monument and honoring the veterans of our nation's longest conflict. I am confident our community will actively participate and contribute to this long-awaited vision.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
