Wilbraham Veteran Services

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Today’s Memorial Day ceremony was a beautiful reminder of what this day is truly about — coming together as a community to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Thank you to everyone who came out today to reflect, remember, and pay tribute alongside us. Your presence helped make this observance meaningful and heartfelt.

A very special thank you to all who participated in today’s ceremony, including the Minnechaug High School Band and Choir, Boy Scout Troop 359, the Wilbraham & Hampden Girl Scouts, the Wilbraham Garden Club, the Minnechaug Military Community Club, VFW Post 9397 Honor Guard, our local elected officials, Franklin Ludwig, our 2025 Veteran of the Year, and everyone who helped behind the scenes to make today possible.

Thank you as well to Pafumi’s for welcoming everyone afterward to gather, reflect, and share in fellowship.

Most importantly, thank you to our community for continuing to honor the true purpose of Memorial Day — remembering those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy today. May we never forget. 🇺🇸
Pafumi's on mainVFW Post 9397 Hampden, MAPaula Wolfe DubordAngelo J Puppolo JrSenator Jake OliveiraJered ScottWilbraham Senior CenterTown of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, USAWilbraham Police DepartmentWilbraham Fire Department

05/24/2026

🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY VENUE UPDATE 🇺🇸

Due to the forecast for rain, wind, and chilly temperatures on Sunday morning, we have made the decision to move the Wilbraham Memorial Day Observance indoors.

📍 NEW LOCATION: Wilbraham Senior Center
250 Springfield Street, Wilbraham

🕚 Time: Sunday, May 24th at 11:00 AM
(The ceremony will still take place as scheduled.)

While the venue has changed, our mission remains the same — to come together as a community to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

We hope you will join us as we remember our fallen heroes and pay tribute to their sacrifice.

Thank you for your understanding, and we can’t wait to see you there! 🇺🇸❤️

Town of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, USA Wilbraham Fire Department Wilbraham Police Department Wilbraham Senior Center

05/23/2026

VFW Post 9397 Hampden, MA Day of Service

05/22/2026

The outpouring of support for our local veterans was truly incredible. 🇺🇸

A huge thank you to Nicole Antaya and the entire ECI Technologies team for their hard work in planning and executing such a fantastic event, and to our gracious hosts at Route 20 Bar and Grille for opening their doors and helping make this fundraiser possible.

It was wonderful to see so many people come out in support, and the generosity shown through the many donations was nothing short of inspiring.

Our veterans are fortunate to live in such a caring and supportive community — thank you to everyone who helped make this a special evening! ❤️🇺🇸

05/21/2026

05/18/2026

Excited for our Veteran's Fundraiser Event that is two days away. This night wouldn't be possible if weren't for our sponsors. Big shout out to you all for your support via raffle prizes and monetary donations. Make sure you stop by Route 20 Bar & Grille, on Wednesday the 20th 4pm-8pm for the chance to win!