Luminary at Post 2

Bristol, CT

On Nov. 9, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2 held a Luminary after the sun set to remember our veterans. The ceremony took place around the flagpole in the back.

Last month Joe Caminiti, a member of Post 2, turned 100. When asked what he would like for his birthday from the Legion at his birthday party at the post, Joe stated he wanted to honor his fellow veterans. Thus, the goal was set by Unit 2 to place one luminary for each year of Joe's life. When the word went out what Joe wanted, many donated to make it happen. A total of 174 luminaries were placed that night; a portion had names of World War II veterans printed on them.

Joe was on hand to witness what the community had done for him.

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