West Conn has held several events to honor veterans.  They started with a “Lunch with a Vet” event sponsored by the Career Success Center.  A Ceremony at the Westside campus Alumni Pavilion was held today.  Members of the WestConn Veteran Affairs Office and Student Veterans Organization, as well as faculty, staff and students planted close to 5,000 flags in the Field of Flags on the Midtown campus last week. Danbury Fire Engine 23 drove by while that was underway and firefighters stopped to help.

A number of Greater Danbury area police departments are recognizing members who have served in the armed force. 

Danbury Officer Pederson was recognized as a guest of honor at the celebration this week of the United States Marine Corps' 246th birthday at the Danbury War Memorial. 

Southbury Police Officer Manville served in the Air Force, Cpl. Recupero in the Army, Officer Morrone with the Marines and Officer Critelli of in the Coast Guard.

The Newtown Police Department is honoring all veterans on Veterans Day.  Several officers are veterans and department officials thanked them for their continued dedication and service.  This year  Officer Hugo Rojas was added to their ranks.  He graduated Marine boot camp at Parris Island in 1994 and was later stationed in Okinawa, Japan where he was part of the 3rd Marine service support group.  Rojas completed his enlistment as a Corporal stationed at Marine Headquarters in Virginia.