By Anna Stempien
On Saturday May 24th, circled around the Memorial Post 10112, the Cos Cob Veterans of Foreign Wars held their annual Memorial Day Ceremony, inviting the community to gather and celebrate a day of remembrance to honor those who gave their lives in action.
As the American flags waved in the breeze, the packed crowd of Greenwich residents, families, and veterans stood in silent reflection. Among the audience, Cos Cob VFW Post members recognized the first selectman, the police chief, town representatives, and the Cos Cob scout troops.
The ceremony not only paid tribute to fallen soldiers but also commemorated two significant milestones: the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, established