End of World War II event

Bristol, CT

On Nov. 3, three World War II veterans from Connecticut were honored in East Hartford. One was Iwo Jima survivor - the last known from Connecticut, Joe Caminiti of Bristol. Joe has been a member of The American Legion for many years.

The World War II Legacy Foundation and the Iwo Jima/World War II Traveling Museum sponsored the remembrance event. Caminiti and Neal Supranovich, both members of Post 2, performed the Missing Man Table for the ceremony.


Joe Caminiti performs the Missing Man Table.

The three World War II veterans honored.

A painting Don Scott had done over the years in a poster.

The eagle was carved by a WWII veteran from Post 2, Dick Fitz, who was unable to attend.
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