“So, the ability to recognize him as a town and naming the flag pole after him, makes the most sense to me.”įlynn said Daly represents the courage and honor of all of Fairfield’s veterans. “What came across was what a humble man he was, and what an honorable human being he was, and how much he loved our country and how much he loved our town,” Flynn said. Fairfield to have meetings on upcoming Post Road projects.Despite COVID uptick in Connecticut schools, little support for remote learning.4 (more) cute Connecticut towns to visit this holiday season.Opinion: Piglet, my deaf, blind puppy, has a message for you.Proposal to divert double the water from Fairfield area to southwestern CT approved.10 new laws taking effect in Connecticut in 2022.Flynn said he had the pleasure of meeting Daly about 18 years ago when he first ran for public office.
Throughout the ceremony, everyone who spoke of Daly said he was dedicated to his community. Kupchick noted the Board of Selectman voted to have a plaque ordered to place at the base of the flag pole, adding it did not come in time because of supply chain issues. She said Daly was the definition of a true American and hometown hero. “I believe in the saying ‘Freedom does not come cheap,”’ said Joe Lebinski, the adjutant of VFW 9427 and senior vice commander of American Legion Post 74, pointing to the names on the honor wall as evidence.Ĭhris DeWitt, the commander of American Legion Post 143 and the vice-chair of the Board of Finance, said it is important to recognize veterans who are still serving and those coming home in need, in addition to older ones.ĭaly’s name will also be honored with the dedication of the nearby flag pole.įirst Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick said Selectman Tom Flynn presented the dedication idea to her several months ago. Throughout the event, people spoke of what the holiday meant to them. The hometown hero and recipient of the nation’s highest military service award was honored at the town’s Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday.Īpproximately 100 residents, including town and state officials, scouts and dozens of veterans, gathered around the Veterans Wall of Honor late Thursday morning.
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