The College of Westchester

On Veterans Day, Americans across the nation are honoring the sacrifices and service of the nation’s armed forces with parades, wreath-laying ceremonies and other events. The College of Westchester contributed to honor and thank our Veterans during a ceremony organized by The Armed Forces Student Support Club. Veterans Day Celebration included the singing of the National Anthem by alumni, Deirdre Aldana, and opening remarks by CW’s VP, Mary Beth Del Balzo. During the ceremony attendees enjoyed inspirational words, anecdotes and a poem from faculty and staff of CW.

Associate Professor Justin Stone (United States Army)
“We have never ever stopped fighting, from the Revolution until today we’re still engaged somewhere”

Cameshia Smith (United States Marines)
“It brings me such emotion when I think about the brave, the strength, the blood, the sweat and tears their lives in which they gave, for us to have a freedom no other people know.”
From Poem: Our Freedom Isn’t Free

Joseph Handibode (United States Navy)
“When I think of Veterans, I think on making an impact to your community… you touch the community’s lives”

Professor Michael LaSala (United States Navy)
“Use your military and live experiences as a stepping stone, your education is one step in a continuing life of steps that will grow your success”

Liliana Carvalho (United States Army)
“No words can describe what it feels like to be part of something so powerful and respected…I’m honored and proud to be an American soldier”