Today at Westfield State University we commemorate Veterans Day with a special pre-recorded Veterans Day kick-off ceremony. 

We celebrate Veterans Day this year to pay tribute to our Nation’s past, present, and newest veterans. With a special focus placed on Guard and Reserve members who are coming into their Veteran status (federal definition) during the global pandemic. 

• Veterans Day pre-recorded ceremony 
• Sneak Peek of November 28th event (Postponed Until Further Notice)*
• Special Veterans Day brochure, with all the information on the luminaries and lawn signs 
• Lawn signs will be placed on the main road outside of Parenzo

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Justina Golden

Justina Golden, singer, voice teacher and choral conductor of Profound Sound Voice Studio, pre-recorded singing, the National Anthem.

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Father Savage

Father Warren Savage, Director and Catholic chaplain at the Albert and Amelia Ferst Interfaith Center at Westfield State University, delivers the invocation

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Governor Charlie Baker

Governor Charlie Baker, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts whose focused on moving Massachusetts forward through bipartisan, results-driven leadership.

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Sen. John Velis:

Senator John Velis, 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District, U.S. Army Reserves, and combat veteran

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Col. Tom Bladen

Colonel Tom Bladen Commander 104th Fighter Wing, Barrnes Air National Guard Base

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Lt. Col. Travis Board

Lieutenant Colonel Travis Board, Vice Wing Commander, Westover Air Reserve Base.

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Interim President, Roy Saigo

Dr. Roy H. Saigo, Interim President, Westfield State University

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Secretary Poppe

Secretary Cheryl Lussier Poppe, MA Secretary for the Department of Veterans’ Services

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Reverend Barbara Hesse

Reverend Barbara Hesse, Pastor, United Church of Christ, Second Congregational in Westfield

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Veterans Day pre-recorded ceremony