A Day to Remember in Waterbury

For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. Memorial Day – originally­ called “Decoration Day” – unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the traditions of this special holiday:

-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.

-Participate in a national “moment of remembrance,” which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.

-Place flags on the graves of war dead.

Waterbury Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Waterbury to info@americantowns.com)



Operation Desert Storm
Steven A. Budizan

Vietnam War
Raymond Peter Donnelly
Irving Burr Tchakirides
Earnest Rollin Saunders
Wallace Carl Jr Bergstrom
Ray Leonard Iii Ferry
John Patrick Cullinan
Thomas James Cavanaugh
Andre Roland Guillet
John L Johnson
Lenwood Thomas Harrell
Michael Aaron Kight
David Alexander Cassidy
William Joseph Oakley
Bromley Howard German
George A Jr Lubesky
Stephen Anthony De Santis
Francis Joseph Le Blanc
Richard Michael Facondini
John Francis Sampt
Paul Arnold Hughes
Junior Wilkerson

Korean War
Cyr Gerard Peter


World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II