East Haven Will Hold Memorial Day Procession, Ceremony

EAST HAVEN, CT —After retiring as an advanced practice registered nurse at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in West Haven, Wendy Bellmore traveled to Africa to help develop health programs as part of a Christ and the Epiphany Church ministry.

Bellmore, named East Haven’s 2021 Honored Veteran, was a member of the US Army Medical Department's Army Nurse Corps. Commissioned a 2nd Lt. in 1990, she attained the rank of major.

On May 31, Bellmore will be honored by the East Haven Veteran’s Council and Mayor Joseph A. Carfora at the Memorial Day ceremony.

“I have the utmost respect for our veterans. We all enjoy blessed privileges every single day because of their commitment to our nation," Carfora said. "As for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, our fallen heroes, we can never repay them and their families. But their memory must live in our hearts and minds forever.”

The Memorial Day ceremonies and remembrances will feature a procession from the American Legion Post 89 on Thompson Avenue to the East Haven Town Green, which will step off at noon. All East Haven veterans and town officials are invited to participate, Carfora said.

Before the procession's arrival at the Green, East Haven High School band director Matt Ludano and special guests will provide patriotic music starting at 11:45 a.m.

Once at the Town Green, Carfora and others will share remarks, remembrances and honor Bellmore.

Following remarks, veterans, a color guard and guests will proceed to the War Monuments where "honors will be rendered."