Winners of Darien's Third Annual Memorial Day Children's Drawing Contest Announced

Darien’s Memorial Day Parade Committee announced the winners of the third annual Memorial Day Children’s Drawing Contest on Monday.

The winners are Caroline Ward, 7, and Julie McTigue, 10. The contest encouraged Darien’s youth to show their patriotism and reflect on the significance of Memorial Day by creating original drawings. The winning artwork portrayed the children’s spirit in an age appropriate manner.

In recognition of their efforts, both children have been invited to march alongside town officials in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25.

“Congratulations to Caroline and Julie for their patriotic drawings of what Darien’s Memorial Day Parade means to them,” Selectman Jayme Stevenson said. “On Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our great country. This contest and our town’s patriotic parade give the entire community an opportunity to show our support and gratitude for their service.”

Caroline Ward is a first grade student at Hindley Elementary School. As her entry for the Memorial Day Parade Children’s Drawing Contest, Caroline drew a picture of a fire truck and people walking in the parade waving American Flags.

Julie McTigue is in fourth grade at Holmes Elementary School. Her drawing depicts the American Flag. When asked the significance of her drawing, Julie explained that she wanted to draw something that honored our country’s soldiers and the symbol of the United States.

If you would like more information or are interested in volunteering to assist the Memorial Day Parade Committee, please contact Sara Franzese at sara@franzese.net, or Kate Kuras at katekuras@optonline.net.