The Granby Lions Club’s tradition of flying dedicated American flags in and around Granby center from Memorial Day through Veteran’s Day has provided a tangible way of reminding Granby citizens of the dedication and sacrifices made by our veterans. The Lions Club will again offer Granby residents the opportunity to dedicate one of these flags in memory of a beloved veteran, be they family or friend. The American flags and poles are inspected each spring for any issue that might warrant replacement or repair (faded, torn or soiled flags, bent or broken poles, etc.). Any condition that might demean the integrity of our American flag is a target for replacement. The American Legion Shannon-Shattuck Post 182 assists us in ordering replacement flags and properly disposes of any unusable ones, and Granby’s Public Works Department lets us know when new poles are needed.
Our goal is to continue this time-honored practice for generations to come. For a donation of $100 (per name) a veteran’s name will be placed on a flag pole and will remain there in perpetuity. These donations not only enable us to continue this tradition, but also assist in the maintenance or replacement of damaged poles, flags and mounting hardware. Because we are limited regarding the number of flags available to be flown, multiple dedications placed on the same flag pole will be necessary. To accommodate this possibility, we ask dedications to be limited to “In memory of (deceased veteran’s name)” or “In honor of (active duty veteran’s name).” You may include their service branch as well, but again, please keep in mind these wording limits, as there is only so much space on any given flag pole.
Dedications and donations should be made via check (payable to Granby Lions) or cash, and mailed to: Granby Lions Flag Committee, P.O. Box 191, Granby CT 06035. Please print/type your dedication, and be sure to include your email or phone number in case there are questions. If you need further information, please email dhkhome1@gmail.com
Below are the current listing of all dedications for Granby’s flags:
In Memory of SPC Richard C. Emmons III; 7/8/88—5/31/2011, Enduring Freedom
In Honor of Granby Veterans
Ted Lepkowicz
Melisa K. Fusick
Jim Jones
William F. Hart
Atty. & Mrs. Philip D. Main
Stephen Olivieri
Jimmy Morin
Rod and Janice Reynolds
Ed Zdun
Barbara/Robert Merrick
Howard W. Gore
Beckett, Ani, Harry Cashman
Michael F. Fusick
Andrew L. Mangold
Jeffrey R. Fusick
Lt. Col. David E. Hunn, WWII
Kenneth McFarland, Vietnam Veteran
In Memory of Seth Holcombe
In Honor of Robert N. Beman
In Honor of Oliver Ellsworth
Robert Purinton & Beverly Purinton
In Memory of Matteo T. Mignone
In Honor of Bill Sproull
In Memory of Tommy Basile, US Navy
In Memory of Rozell Stidd
In Memory of George F. Havens
In Honor of Air Force SSGT Peter S. Goff
In Memory of Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class William C. Austin
In Memory of Luke Milan, Killed in Action—Afghanistan 2007
In Loving Memory of our Father and Grandfather Lt. Commander Edward J. Wilmont
William T. Conroy Sr., William T. Conroy Jr., William T Conroy III
Sgt. David J. Spatcher, Jr. – 5/18/1921—7/21/1944, WWII, Pacific Theater
In Memory of Ralph J. Stupak, WWII Veteran
Elizabeth/John Cavanaugh– East Granby Republican Town Committee
In Memory of Justus N. Arnold, US Army
In Memory of Michael J. Arnold, Sr., US Air Force
In Honor of Michael J. Arnold, Jr., US Army & CT Air National Guard
In Memory of Al & Nancy Benyi
In Memory of Whitney Maus
In Memory of Edward Hodgson, Army Air Corps, WWII
In Memory of Robert D. Horne, US Navy
In Memory of Paul Schneider, Army Medics, WWII
In Memory of James W. Malor Sr., US Army Air Corp, WWII
In Memory of Richard J. Nystrom, US Navy, WWII
In Memory of Daniel Martino, US Army, WWII
In Honor of Louis J. Gerner, WWII, Battle of the Bulge
In Honor of Frank E. Mydosh, Korea, USS Smalley DD565, Tin Can Sailor
In Honor of Bertram Manley Dewey Jr., US Marine Corp, Korea
In Honor of Carl Thurber Dewey Sr., US Army Korea
In Honor of Paul Carlson Dewey, SU Army, Korea
In Memory of Bazyk-Murray Veterans
In Memory of Pvt. Robert Bossler, US Army 99th Infantry, Div., Battle of the Bulge
In Memory of John Nasiatka, US Navy
In Memory of Larry Smith, US Air Force
In Memory of Robert “Quig” Quigley, US Army Airborne, Ranger
In Memory of Albert Hahn, US Navy Submarine Service
In Memory of Sebastian Andalord, US Air Force, Navigator, WWII
In Honor of Lance J. Bushey, US Air Force
In Memory of Ruth Z. Curtis, US Navy Nurse, WWII
In Memory of Howard A. Curtis, US Navy, South Pacific, WWII
In Honor of James O. Hall, US Navy
In Memory of Jack Lenihan, US Coast Guard
In Memory of Angelo Naples, US Navy
In Honor of Thomas Grimaldi & Gianna Grimaldi