Ludlow Veterans Services

06/02/2026

Join us for our Monthly Coffee Hour! Bring a friend!

05/28/2026

This past week’s donation courtesy of BJ's Wholesale Club and Springfield made possible by Western Massachusetts Veterans Support Inc. We are grateful for the continued support 🫡🇺🇸

05/28/2026

***UPDATE***

James has been located .

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The Ludlow Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing elder.

James Wlodyka, age 83, was last seen today, Wednesday, May 27, at approximately 12:00 PM on Poole Street in Ludlow walking in the direction of Belchertown.

Mr. Wlodyka is described as:

* White male
* 5’11”
* White hair
* Suffers from dementia
* Last seen wearing a checkered shirt
* Walking with a walker

The Ludlow Police Department is actively searching for Mr. Wlodyka. Anyone who sees him or has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the department immediately at 413-583-8305.

05/25/2026

Today we pause as a nation to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it is a day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in freedom.

Let’s take a moment to remember the heroes who never made it home and the families who carry their memory every day.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Remember. Honor. Never Forget.

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

Due to weather conditions and forecasts showing the weather getting worse rather than improving, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tonight’s Ludlow Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil and tomorrow’s Memorial Day Parade.

This decision was not made lightly. Memorial Day is one of our community’s most important traditions as we come together to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. However, the safety of our veterans, participants, volunteers, families, and community members must remain our top priority.

While events may be canceled, the purpose of Memorial Day is not. We encourage everyone to take a moment to pause, reflect, and honor the memory of our fallen heroes and the sacrifices made for our freedoms.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

🇺🇸 Remember • Honor • Never Forget 🇺🇸

Ludlow Police Department, MA
Celebrate Ludlow
Town of Ludlow

05/23/2026

🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY FLYOVER ANNOUNCEMENT 🇺🇸

We are honored to announce that this year’s Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony will include a special flyover by the 103d Airlift Wing in tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

🛩 Estimated Flyover Time: 11:28 AM

As we gather as a community to remember our fallen heroes, look to the skies and take a moment to reflect on the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who never came home.

The flyover serves as a powerful reminder that freedom is never free and that we continue to honor the legacy of our service members and their families.

Please join us this Memorial Day as we remember, honor, and never forget.

🇺🇸 Thank you to the 103rd Airlift Wing for helping us pay tribute to our nation’s heroes. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

This week:

Updates on the following

IG UPDATE: Adams v. Collins - Obesity

1. Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act (H.R. 3482)

2. Fisher House Availability Act (H.R. 3726 / S. 3119)

3. 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act (S. 2393)

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Christian DiLuzio, Office of the Veteran Advocate
Jesus Pereira, Combat Veteran

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05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Begins with Wreath-Laying Ceremonies 🇺🇸

As we begin Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Our wreath-laying ceremonies serve as a solemn tradition of remembrance, allowing our community to come together and pay tribute to those who answered the call of duty and never returned home. At each location, we reflect on the sacrifices made by generations of service members and remember the local heroes whose legacy continues to live on in our community.

These ceremonies remind us that Memorial Day is more than a holiday — it is a time of gratitude, reflection, and remembrance.

We thank all veterans, volunteers, families, and community members joining us as we begin this important Memorial Day observance.

May we never forget those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Lest We Forget.

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Senior Center Luncheon 🇺🇸

Today we had the privilege of gathering at the Senior Center for a Memorial Day luncheon as we reflected on the true meaning of this solemn day of remembrance.

As part of the program, we shared the reading of the POW/MIA Missing Man Table Ceremony — a powerful and emotional reminder that some service members never made it home and others remain unaccounted for. Each item on the table serves as a symbol of sacrifice, hope, remembrance, and our nation’s promise to never forget.

We also took time to speak about our own town’s Missing in Action service members — local heroes whose stories and sacrifices remain part of our community’s history. While many names are etched on memorials and remembered during ceremonies, those listed as MIA represent an empty chair that still remains in the hearts of families and communities waiting for answers.

Memorial Day reminds us that honoring our heroes is not only about remembering those who gave their lives, but also ensuring that no one who served is ever forgotten.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today as we remembered, reflected, and paid tribute to our nation’s heroes and our hometown heroes.

Lest We Forget.