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Foxon Park WW2 Memorial Unveiling.

Thank You Mr Lou Mingione for your efforts in creating the Foxon World War 2 Memorial.

The New Foxon Park WW2 Memorial was unveiled today in front of a large crowd of 60-70 people. A brief Ceremony took place which included prayers and a blessing of the memorial.

Channel 8 covered the event and as I looked around the crowd I saw small children Young adults and seniors who took stood witness to the unveiling.

Many Veterans were present to witness the completed efforts of Louis Mingione on this beautifully sunny day where the temperatures reached 78 degrees.

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There  were many officals present including Fire Marshall Tony Moscato and Fire Chief Doug Jackson,also in attendence were East Haven State Represenatitve James Albis,State Senate Candidate Steve Fontana and East Haven American Disability Act Committee Chairman Robert D.Hoff.

Both State Senator Leonard Fasano and East Haven Mayor Joesph Maturo were invited to attend this ceremony honoring the WW2 Foxon Veterans but both declined and were not present at the event. 

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