03/29/2026
Participated in National Vietnam War Veterans Day at the Leominster Veterans Center. Holy Cross provided the Color Guard. Fr. Shaughnessy, a Navy Commander, gave the Innvocation. VVA Chapter 116, President, Daryll Hopkins presented the program with guest speakers Gold Star Wife, Claire Freda, and Dan Joseph of the VVA. They gave the local history of the VVA Chapter and the Vietnam Monument. The Old Sturbridge Village Choir provided song. Chapter Vice-Regent, Sharon Bouchard, read the names and bios of the Leominster residents killed in action while DAR members, Brenda Morse & Elaine Perreault, along with Blue Star Mothers, Alisha Morelli-Mulvaney & Rose Annese, helped to place a rose on each person's banner. Seen in the photo is David Hill's memorial banner. David was the son of longtime Chaplain and Gold Star Mother of our chapter, Helen Hill. We were honored to participate and remember our Vietnam Veterans and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice!