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2022 Events of the World War II Legacy Foundation, Inc.

and our Colleagues, Friends and Collaborators

Videos have been recorded and compiled by our talented volunteer, Bill Maune.

Photos were taken by our talented volunteers Ben Jordan of Photo Images Co. and Bill Maune as well as other volunteers.

Click on the video snapshots to bring you to the Vimeo link in a new page.


More photos and videos will be uploaded shortly, please check back frequently.

Saturday

Oct 22, 2022

Iwo Jima / World War II Museum Visit and Display

View the museum as it makes a visit to the Granby Public Library. Hours 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Granby Public Library is located at 15 North Granby Road, Granby, CT 06035.

Sunday

Oct 16, 2022

102nd Birthday Celebration for 1st Lt. Florence Bryant.

We will be joining Because of the Brave at their birthday celebration for 1st Lt. Florence Bryant at 11:15 in Cheshire, CT. 

Wednesday

Sept 28, 2022

Up Above the Clouds to Die:  The Kassel Mission of September 27, 1944

A presentation by author and oral historian, Aaron Elson.  Bristol Public Library at 6:30 pm. FREE.  More info found HERE

Sunday

Sept 25, 2022

Birthday card presented to Rosie Lombardo

World War II Legacy Foundation members present a birthday card to Rosie signed by many friends. 

Sunday

Sept 25, 2022

Birthday card presented to Rick Kowalker at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Berlin, CT

Vietnam Veteran Rick Kowalker turned 74.  Family and friends gathered to celebrate with him on his special day.  Today was Gold Star Mothers Day and this memorial has a special meaning to Rick because he and Melody provided Riderless Horse Honors for so many Gold Star Families in memory of their loved ones. Rick was presented with a Pearl Harbor Anniversary coin given to him from James Belcher Jr.

Saturday

Sept 24, 2022

Honor Flight Connecticut

Join us in wishing the Veterans a wonderful trip and then welcome them back when they return.  Bradley Airport.  More info found on their website HERE

Sunday

Sept 18, 2022

Commemorative VJ Day Luncheon

Day two of our 1st Annual Commemoration of the End of World War II.  Event takes place at the Holiday Inn in East Hartford.  Many activities taking place.  WWII Veterans FREE, everyone else $50.  More info on Facebook found HERE.

Saturday

Sept 17, 2022

Presentation about the USS Indianapolis by James Belcher

Day one of our 1st Annual Commemoration of the End of World War II.  FREE Presentation at Cabela's of East Hartford. RSVP necessary.  More info on our Reunion page HERE.

Thursday

Sept 8, 2022

Veteran Willard LaFerriere  100th Birthday Parade. 

Meet at Buffalo Wild Wings in Windsor at 5:30 p.m.  Decorate your cars and wish him a Happy Birthday.  More info on Facebook found HERE.


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