Stamford Remembers Their Fallen Warriors

STAMFORD, Conn. – It truly was a day of remembrance when the death of Stamford- born Chief Petty Officer Brian Bill, 31, was observed with a moment of silence at Veterans Park following Stamford’s Memorial Day Parade. The Navy SEAL was killed last August in Afghanistan when the helicopter he was riding in was shot down by enemy fire.“We’re here to pay special recognition and memorial for that young man who served us so well,” said Mayor Michael Pavia. “We’ve come together to honor and celebrate the men and women who selflessly sacrificed, who gave their lives to defend their country, to preserve our freedom.”

Pavia thanked the residents for coming to the parade and memorial service for what he called a “fitting tribute” to the memory of all fallen military members and recognizing the true meaning of Memorial Day.

The crowds gathered on Summer Street to cheer on the marching bands, veterans, youth organizations and the emergency response vehicles from the fire department and police.

The parade was a way to celebrate relatives who had served in the military. For school nurse Cathy Dodick it was her father, who fought at the end of World War II and in the Korean conflict, in both the Army and Navy. She held a flag while watching the parade go by and said, “I’m going to put my flag on his grave after the parade.”

How do you remember the country’s veterans? Leave a comment below or email reporters Alissa Smith or Anthony Buzzeo. 

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