Fairfield Memorial Sea Service Set For Saturday

From Town Clerk Betsy Browne:

Veterans and members of the sea services, the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine, are invited to attend Fairfield’s Annual Memorial Sea Service at South Benson Marina on Ash Creek at 10 a.m. Saturday, hosted by Fairfield’s veterans.

The memorial ceremony is for those lost at sea, and those who were buried at sea, in the service of this country.

After the memorial ceremony a procession of volunteer boats will place a memorial wreath, proceeding single file out of Ash Creek past Jennings and Fairfield beaches and doubling back into Long Island Sound.

The event was original organized by David Russell, former Fairfield fire chief, World War II Patrol Craft veteran and member of Port 5, over 33 years ago. Capt. Roger Crossland, USN (retired), will serve as Officer of the Day and former Radioman Second Class Dave Houle, USN, will serve as Petty Officer of the Day.

All who wish to honor the members of the sea services are invited. Active duty members are encouraged to attend in service dress with large medals. Recent service members from Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria are particularly welcome to attend in uniform. All veterans are invited whether they belong to a veterans’ organization or not. Veterans are encouraged to wear at least one item of attire, or token, indicating their veteran status. All supporters of veterans are encouraged to wear red, white and blue with pride.

For further information, contact Crossland at 203-209-3850 or Limpet6@aol.com.