Volunteers Place More Than 13,700 American Flags At The Graves of Ct’s Fallen Heroes

Each November, the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown becomes a powerful reminder of gratitude, sacrifice, and remembrance. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. sharp, volunteers gathered to place more than 13,700 American flags at the graves of Connecticut’s fallen heroes in honor of Veterans Day.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE VIDEOS OF THIS EVENT AND ALSO COMIN SOON ALL MIDDLETOWN VETERANS DAY EVENTS! This annual effort, held rain or shine, ensures that every veteran laid to rest on Bow Lane is visibly remembered. The sea of red, white, and blue flags symbolizes not only respect but the enduring promise that those who served our nation are never forgotten. Veterans groups, Scout troops, youth organizations, and community members from across the state come together each year to take part in this deeply meaningful act of remembrance.

There will be a Middletown Veterans Day event the The Washington St. Green at 11am. The ceremony provides an opportunity to learn more about our Middletown Military and what they do during and after they serve.

The event does not end with the placement. On Saturday, November 15, volunteers will return at 9:00 a.m. to respectfully retrieve the flags, weather permitting, with a rain date set for November 22. The dedication of those who assist each year reflects the unwavering gratitude of a state that honors its veterans in life and in memory.

Another Cemetery Veterans Day ceremony will also be held at the cemetery on Tuesday, November 11, at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony provides an opportunity for the community to stand together in appreciation of those who defended freedom and some paid the ultimate sacrifice.