Commissioner Ron Welch (BG Ret.) and the Middletown Council of Veterans invites Veterans and members of the public to join us on Memorial Day to honor and remember our fallen heroes. The remembrance ceremony will take place on Monday, May 27th, 2024 at 2:00pm at the State of Connecticut Veterans Cemetery located in Middletown, CT. For more information press here

Volunteer for Stand Down 2024

This year, Stand Down will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024. Thank you for your interest to assist in a great day, giving back to Connecticut Veterans! Our volunteers are a vital part of Stand Down and help the day run smoothly for Veterans and participating organizations. We have five Stand Down locations across the State with volunteer opportunities at each. Please complete the Stand Down Volunteer application below by August 31, 2024. Applications after 8/31/24 will not be accepted.  Please note, volunteers will also be asked to complete a separate Hold Harmless agreement.

Stand Down Volunteer Form (Coming Soon) -  Hold Harmless Agreement Application 

If accepted as a volunteer, you will be notified by September 15th with your volunteer location, assignment, and shift.