What
is a Veteran? A veteran is somebody who made the hard choice of serving
their country, to stand and to be counted when they heard the call”
Brice Fleck, U.S. Navy, CW veteran student. We gathered to honor all
veterans, active service members and those who paid the ultimate price.
The event was hosted by CW’s Armed Forces Student Support Club. Veteran students and faculty came together to share presentations such as original poems and songs that moved everyone in the crowd. Many told their stories and shared experiences in hopes to give others a slim idea of what a veteran is really about. Maryanne DeSalvo began the event with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem followed by a touching speech from our CW Vice President, Mary Beth Del Balzo.
All of our veterans were honored to be part of this very meaningful event and also recognized a staff member, who plays a major role in their experiences at CW. Nellie Capellan; Veterans Certifying Officer was presented with a certificate of recognition for all the hard work and dedication she carries out every day. We hope to make this ceremony a CW tradition and honor our veterans each year on this very special day.
Our hope is that next year there will be standing room only at this incredibly powerful and significant event.
The event was hosted by CW’s Armed Forces Student Support Club. Veteran students and faculty came together to share presentations such as original poems and songs that moved everyone in the crowd. Many told their stories and shared experiences in hopes to give others a slim idea of what a veteran is really about. Maryanne DeSalvo began the event with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem followed by a touching speech from our CW Vice President, Mary Beth Del Balzo.
All of our veterans were honored to be part of this very meaningful event and also recognized a staff member, who plays a major role in their experiences at CW. Nellie Capellan; Veterans Certifying Officer was presented with a certificate of recognition for all the hard work and dedication she carries out every day. We hope to make this ceremony a CW tradition and honor our veterans each year on this very special day.
Our hope is that next year there will be standing room only at this incredibly powerful and significant event.
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