Photographed on Patriot Day, Sept. 11, 2015 are World War II veterans (from left to right, front row) Norman Emerson, Thomas Clements and Francis Fetrow; (second row) George King, George Hunt, James (Tim) Keenan and (standing) Edmund Wolcott; and (third row) Janet Littlefield, James Noyes and Page Wodell. Photo by James Meehan.
A distinguished group of Old Lyme area World War II veterans is seen here grouped below the handsome pastel “The Spirit of the Doughboy,” which hangs over the main staircase in Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall. The painting, the work of the noted portrait and mural painter Alfred Herter (1871-1950), depicts a mother and her son in World War I.
The painting will be seen in the 2016 Now & Then Community Calendar published annually by Old Lyme Historical Society, Inc.
Former Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold, who was present at the event along with Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder, State Representative Devin Carney and Old Lyme Historical Society Board Member Alison Mitchell, noted, “The vets had a good time reconnecting with each other.”
Appreciation is extended to the Atria assisted living facility staff member who transported Messieurs Clements and Fetrow from Waterford.
How nice is THIS! These are wonderful veterans here, a few of whom I’m honored to know who were friends with my late Dad. Thank you all for your service. Hope something fun and social followed this picture session!!