These photos tell the story of the memorial ceremony for James Bennett Whipple, who was the first Wilton man killed in WWI.

 

 

Connecticut Department Commander Ed DeGumbia

 

Post 86 Commander Don Hazzard (L) w/Connecticut 3rd District Commander Mike Kellet

 

State Representative Gail Lavielle

 

State Senator Toni Boucher

 

Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal (R) w/Post 86 Commander Don Hazzard

 

L-R: Flag Detail Sean McNeill, Paul Niche, Post 86 Commander Don Hazzard, Post 86 Adjutant Tom Moore

 

Flag Detail Sean McNeill (L) and Paul Niche

 

Post 86 Commander Don Hazzard presenting Flag to Fred Whipple Sr., nephew of James B. Whipple

 

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