1st Co. Governor’s Foot Guard November 2017 www.governorsfootguard.com 860-522-1337 Copyright 2016, Trustees of the First Company Governor’s Foot Guard, Inc. Rochambeau Day Commemorated CPT Brien Horan On 23 September 2017, the First Company Governor's Foot Guard held its annual Rochambeau Day commemoration. Rochambeau Day honors the day in September 1780 when General Washington met for the first time with the commander of the French forces in North America, General de Rochambeau. The meeting occurred in Hartford, and the First Company provided the official escort to General Washington. It was during this meeting that the plans that led to the eventual British defeat at Yorktown were first discussed. Rochambeau Day is the annual event in which the First Company pays tribute both to its 246 year history and to America's long friendship with France, our first and oldest ally. On 23 September, the Rochambeau Day ceremonies began with a military parade from the Foot Guard Armory to the Old State House. In addition to members of the Foot Guard, others who marched in the parade were Lieutenant Colonel Patrick du Tertre of the French Army (representing the French Embassy in Washington and the French armed forces), Lieutenant Colonel James McLean (representing the Connecticut National Guard), and members of the other state militia units. Mr. Jean Lachaud, President of the American chapter of Souvenir Francais, the organization that oversees the care of French war graves, also marched in the parade. The color guard carried the American, French and Connecticut flags. At the Old State House, LTC du Tertre and LTC McLean assisted the First Company's Commandant, Major Mark Boudreau, in placing a wreath at the Rochambeau memorial monument. The Foot Guard Band then played the French and American national anthems. After the parade, a memorial service was held at the Center Church on Main Street. Rev. Shelly Stackhouse, the minister, presided and spoke on both the heritage of the Foot Guard and on French- American friendship. After the service, a wreath was placed on the grave of the First Company's first commandant, Captain Samuel Wyllys, located in Center Church's ancient burying grounds. Taps were then played. After the memorial service, a battalion review of the four militia units was held in Bushnell Park. That evening, the annual Rochambeau dinner was held at the Officers Club of Connecticut. Among those in attendance was Brigadier General James Throwe, USA (Retired). At the end of the dinner, LTC du Tertre of the French Army delivered moving remarks on the long friendship between France and the United States.
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1st Co. Governor’s Foot Guard November 2017
www.governorsfootguard.com 860-522-1337
Copyright 2016, Trustees of the First Company Governor’s Foot Guard, Inc.
Rochambeau Day Commemorated CPT Brien Horan
On 23 September 2017, the First Company Governor's Foot Guard held its annual Rochambeau Day commemoration. Rochambeau Day honors the day in September 1780 when General Washington met for the first time with the commander of the French forces in North America, General de Rochambeau. The meeting occurred in Hartford, and the First Company provided the official escort to General Washington.
It was during this meeting that the plans that led to the eventual British defeat at Yorktown were first discussed. Rochambeau Day is the annual event in which the First Company pays tribute both to its 246 year history and to America's long friendship with France, our first and oldest ally.
On 23 September, the Rochambeau Day ceremonies began with a military parade from the Foot Guard Armory to the Old State House. In addition to members of the Foot Guard, others who marched in the parade were Lieutenant Colonel Patrick du Tertre of the French Army (representing the French Embassy in Washington and the French armed forces), Lieutenant Colonel James McLean (representing the Connecticut National Guard), and members of the other state militia units. Mr. Jean Lachaud, President of the American chapter of Souvenir Francais, the organization that oversees the care of French war graves, also marched in the parade. The color guard carried the American, French and Connecticut flags. At the Old State House, LTC du Tertre and LTC McLean assisted the First Company's Commandant, Major Mark Boudreau, in placing a wreath at the Rochambeau memorial monument. The Foot Guard Band then played the French and American national anthems.
After the parade, a memorial service was held at the Center Church on Main Street. Rev. Shelly Stackhouse, the minister, presided and spoke on both the heritage of the Foot Guard and on French-American friendship. After the service, a wreath was placed on the grave of the First Company's first commandant, Captain Samuel Wyllys, located in Center Church's ancient burying grounds. Taps were then played.
After the memorial service, a battalion review of the four militia units was held in Bushnell Park. That evening, the annual Rochambeau dinner was held at the Officers Club of Connecticut. Among those in attendance was Brigadier General James Throwe, USA (Retired). At the end of the dinner, LTC du Tertre of the French Army delivered moving remarks on the long friendship between France and the United States.
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The Major’s Musings November 2017
We are well into the autumn drill season for 2017. We have had disappointments, reasons to be proud and some very sad moments.
Annual training at Camp Niantic was cancelled so we made lemonade out of lemons. The rifle and headquarters companies command staff quickly put together alternative training plans that proved to be very successful. Especially notable were the combined musket training with 2GFG at their home in Branford and the band concert in Niantic. It was impressive to see so many muskets firing at one time. Along with the musket training, it was a full day with a discussion of the history of bugle calls. The band concert at McCook Park was especially successful with the participation of guest conductor and performer LTC Jari Villanueva, who gave the discussion about bugle calls in the afternoon, joined us to play in the band as well as conduct some of his own arrangements. There is not enough room in this document to adequately tell you about Jari but it is worth the time to look him up on the internet. During AT several members of the rifle company completed sergeant school and we got some much needed work done around our armory.
Disappointingly, our participation in the Connecticut Day parade at the Eastern States Exposition was cancelled by the military department. I personally missed being in the parade and I think that we all felt that way. The reason was given as budgetary, which seems flawed. Let’s hope that never happens again.
Rochambeau Day was a huge success this year, despite a few bumps. We were asked by MAJ Marrinan of the 2GHG to host the combined militia review as part of our Rochambeau Day observances. The plan was for them to be the host unit at AT in August, but we know what happened there. Despite short notice, we planned and executed the entire day’s activities. The church service provided two situations with which to deal. The First Church of Christ is under renovation so the main front doors were not available. No problem; we used the other front doors which are narrower. Our former unit chaplain, Rev. Damaris Whittaker, took a new position in New York and resigned as chaplain. The new minister at the church, Rev. Rochelle (Shelly) Stackhouse, had been on the job at the church for three weeks on Rochambeau Day, but she did a great job with our service of remembrance. LTC James McLean represented the Connecticut Military Department and attended the services and presented the Militiaman of the Year awards. He commented on how impressed he was with events of the day, especially the 1GFG band. We were also fortunate to have two representatives from the Republic of France present, including our good friend LTC Patrick du Tertre who marched in our parade and also attended our Rochambeau dinner, ending the evening with an address to those members there and the presentation of a picture from the French Will Never Forget event at the Statue of Liberty back in June of 2013.
Sadly, we had to say goodbye to long time Foot Guard member and a true gentleman, LTC Rocco V. Laraia, who passed away on October 12. The Foot Guard provided him with the recognition he so much deserved at the funeral home during calling hours, the church for his funeral mass and at the cemetery. Our love and respect for him were evident in the level of participation and the professionalism exhibited by the members of the 1GFG. There is no double that he will be missed by us all.
At the time of the composition of these thoughts, the Trustees of the First Company Governor’s Foot Guard will be hosting a free open house on Veterans Day, November 11, since there will be no Veterans Day parade in Hartford this year. The 1GFG will be present to make the day special for any and all veterans and their friends and family who wish to attend. Planned events include posting and retirement of the colors, a band concert, Maj. Conley's memorabilia and artifacts from his time in Vietnam and, of course, the armory and museum will be on display. We hope to welcome many veterans to our home that day.
I think back to something that Tom Satalino said at one of our company meetings last spring with regard to getting new members into the Foot Guard. He pointed out that we are all recruiters. We need to take that to heart. We all know people who may have an interest in joining the Foot Guard so we every single members of the Foot Guard needs to put on their recruiter hats and work on gaining new members both in the rifle company and the band. We all know why we do this. It’s different for everyone but we need to share that with those people we know who might also see and appreciate the value of being in the First Company Governor’s Foot Guard.
The end of the year is fast approaching so I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and hope that you take time to be thankful for your loved ones and the time you spend together. I also wish you all a happy and peaceful holiday season.
Respectfully,
Major Boudreau
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In The Spotlight
LTC Rocco V. Laraia, Jr. Originally published in the Battalion Review in September 2003
MAJ Bob Nearine
In a way, this article is redundant since EVERYONE knows Rocco Laraia! A quiet man with a booming voice, Rocco is a Hartford native. Although currently a resident of Rocky Hill, Rocco was born and educated in the Capital City. He graduated from America¹s second oldest high school, Hartford Public High School, in 1950 and enrolled in the then Hartford State Technical Institute. In 1952, he temporarily interrupted his education after receiving a letter from his "friends and neighbors" notifying him that his Selective Service classification was 1A. While waiting for his notice to report, Rocco secured a "temporary" job at DOT (He would eventually spend 37 years with the agency) as an Engineering Helper.
Rocco was ordered to report to Fort Breckenridge, Kentucky for sixteen weeks of basic training. Because of his tech school training, or perhaps in spite of it, Rocco was designated an electrical technician and assigned to the Sandia Army Base outside Albuquerque, New Mexico to work on the top-secret Armed Forces Special Weapons Project. In fact, the project was so secret that Rocco would only be able to transfer out under one of two conditions; he could volunteer to jump out of airplanes or he could become an officer. Since both choices required an extension of service, Rocco opted to remain at Sandia and was mustered out after twenty-four months and nineteen days of service with the rank of Corporal (In those days, a corporal was equivalent to a buck sergeant).
BR: Now that you were a civilian did you go back to school?
RL: Not immediately. I needed a job, so I went back to DOT. Eventually, I received my Associate’s degree in 1961.
BR: How did you connect with the Foot Guard?
RL: In the DOT Traffic Division, there was a Foot Guard Sergeant, Ed Deitenhufer. He talked seven of us into joining. Of those seven, four remained to become Life Members, and two became Major Commandants (Rocco and Dennis). That was in 1968.
BR: What did you like most about the Foot Guard?
RL: It was like a family. You made great friendships, and met people that you might otherwise never met; governors, members of the legislature, and leaders of the community. I got involved, and started to go up through the ranks; Sergeant Major, Second Lieutenant, and eventually Adjutant in 1981 under Tony Shelto. We had good teachers in those days, even though Dennis and I tended to be somewhat obstreperous. Because of this, we were called the "Gold Dust Twins."
BR: Looking back, what impresses you most about the Foot Guard?
RL: I mentioned the friendships. I love the history and the transition from old to new. The building is great. In fact, I just enjoy being here. I’ve been a Trustee for fifteen or sixteen years, and that gives me a better chance to care for our Armory.
BR: What changes have you noticed over the years?
RL: The band is fantastic, and continues to enlist good young people. The decision to accept women both in the band and in the Command, was an important one, and band quality has steadily improved first under Chuck Lignelli, and now under Laura O’Connell. We still need more people on the floor, and we need to keep up the old traditions. We also need to create new traditions as we go along.
BR: If you had to do it over, what would you have done differently?
RL: Joined sooner. Maybe gone to engineering school or to OCS.
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Sophie is a six year old Weimaraner.
She has a brother Jake who is a black cat.
They are the best of friends, and can't
decide who is supposed to chase who, so
they take turns chasing each other.
Sophie loves chasing seagulls at the beach. She hasn't
caught any yet but the seagulls know when she's around.
MAJ John Ferreira
Riley’s Corner
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BR: What do you expect to see in ten years?
RL: If I’m still here? A very active band, two full companies on the floor, and a series of public activities to attract members: More publicity for events like Rochambeau Day, parades, and our color guard; and perhaps more public appearances for guard mounts, presentation of colors and the like. I’d also like to see building improvements; continuous upkeep, curtains, new windows, and maybe better chairs.
BR: Anything else?
RL: I couldn’t have done it with the support of my wife, and best friend Cora Lou.
BR: A last question; Rocco V Laraia, Junior. What does the V stand for?
RL: Vincent. Actually, I was the third son but I was born on my father’s birthday so I became Junior.
CPT (Hon) Venditto Presented With
Public Service Award MAJ Bob Nearine
Major General Troy D Kok, Commander of the 99th Regional Support Command headquartered at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey announced the award of the Commanders Award for Public Service to CPT (Hon) Carl Venditto (Col, USMCR, Ret) on 21 October. The award was presented to Carl at the MG Maurice Rose Armed Forces Reserve Center in Middletown, and recognized his seventeen years of service as a USAR Ambassador, Ambassador Emeritus, and seven additional years as State Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Chair. Each of these positions carries the federal protocol rank of
Major General.
MG Troy D. Kok presents CPT (Hon) Carl Venditto with the Commanders Award for Public Service
Photo courtesy of CPT (Hon) Lew Vasquez
It’s August and Annual Training (AT) time once again, and here we are at the High Street Armory. There were no funds from the Military Department to support summer training at Niantic this year. So they say!
But what funds are needed? We don’t get paid, we supply our own food and kitchen staff, pay for officer billeting, and even police and clean up after ourselves in the various facilities which are used. We have even been known to feed walk-in-members of the military establishment, at no cost to them or to the State.
This year, since we were not traveling to camp, a luncheon at the Armory was provided by the Butterfly Command’s resident chef, Dennis Conroy (Rocco couldn’t make it). Kielbasa and sour kraut, sausages and peppers, potato salad (made according to an old Conroy family recipe) along with various beverages was provided.
Following luncheon, the Command meet to discuss Butterfly business, whatever that was. Among the participants was past commandant Chris Cain, wearing an authentic Butterfly Command shirt, and traveling
THROUGH Connecticut from vacation on the Cape, to his home in Massachusetts.
Tuesday, 8 August was cloudy and clamey . Never the less, twelve Foot Guard stalwarts traveled to the Glastonbury DEEP range for annual qualification firing. Participants were prepped the night before on range protocol and safety by SGM Dwelley, an Army veteran and by CPL Wayne Lanham, a Marine infantryman (not former, forever!). Included among the firers was Major Commandant Mark Boudreau and Company Clerk Natasha Handschumacher. All were reported to have qualified. Visitors included MAJ
Ron “Doc” Buckman and CPT (Hon) Lew Vasquez.
When the August A&A luncheon was first scheduled at the US Coast Guard Academy’s Officers Club, it was planned around the presumption that the First Company, and the other militia units, would be at summer camp in Niantic. No such luck. Instead, units were at home station and plans had been made for the First and Second companies to train on musket drill in Branford. For this reason, available attendees were limited, and even with car-pooling, only eleven were able to show up. We had no invocation (Jim Throwe couldn’t attend), no list of birthdays (John Flanagan was on the Cape), and no idea where the next meeting would take place.
Even so, the roast beef buffet was excellent, the service and the dessert was excellent (real chocolate cake!), and an opportunity was provided to visit the Academy’s exchange. For those who may wonder, the Coast Guard is the oldest of our Nation’s armed service; they were founded in 1790. At least that’s what was engraved on the cups and dishes.
We understand that eating items were inventoried before host Lew Vasquez was allowed to leave.
On 28 August, a group of volunteers under the supervision of COS MAJ Roger Conley, met at the First Company Armory to stuff envelopes with Rochambeau invitations. This task was quickly completed and given the makeup of the volunteers, little direction or supervision was needed. Volunteers included CPT Brien Horan, our Major Commandant Mark Boudreau, MAJ John Ferreira, CPT Rich Gatewood, CPT (Hon) Ketil Osland, MAJ Bernie Krukoski, CPL Natasha Handschumacher, and MAJ Bob Nearine.
Twenty-two years ago this fall, then-Commandant Bob Burnham decided that the First Company needed a periodic newsletter. He dug out a masthead which had been used many years earlier by a publication called The Battalion Review, and suggested to Captain Bill Kane that he become the editor. Bill was in the process of moving to the Cape, but agreed to the editorship, with the approval, no doubt, of his wife and current editor CPT (Hon) Gwynn Kane.
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Foot Guarders In The News MAJ Bob Nearine
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It’s been a good twenty-one years, first in black and white hard copy, then in color, and finally in an electronic format: (governorsfootguard.com).
But will it continue? We need the publicity, and we need to keep communicating with our legislative and other supporters. SO-send letters, photos, articles, and suggestions. With any luck, and your support, we can complete another twenty years of service.
Bumper sticker seen on the way to the armory: “DON’T Steal! The Government Hates Competition.”
11 November was the sixteenth anniversary of the Jihardist attack on the World Trade Center and on the Pentagon. It was also the date of the First Company’s September monthly meeting where the Command voted on a new funding program. Prior to the business meeting, MAJ Boudreau called for a moment of silence to recognize the more than three thousand individuals who died in this attack, and called for the playing of taps as the Company’s tribute to their passing.
Information on the financial aspects of the plan will be distributed in October.
September’s A & A luncheon was held at Dimitri’s Restaurant in Coventry. It was hosted by John Flanagan and Bob Butler. Meal choices included fish and chips (but with mashed potato), grilled pork chops, and chicken parmesan. Notable among the twenty-one attendees were CPTs (Hon) Jim Throwe (BG, USA, Ret, who also gave the invocation), Dave Gay (MG, USA, Ret), and past major commandants John O’Connell and Dennis Conroy.
Following the completion of the meal (desert and a beverage were included), CPT Flanagan announced the monthly birthdays (the thirteenth was SFC Joe Frank’s). A & A chair MAJ John Flanagan announced that the next month - October - would feature the annual Ladies Luncheon, at a place subsequently to be announced.
On 22 September, the South Windsor Democratic Town Committee conducted an evening honoring MG James H Throwe for his service to the town, state, and nation. Jim has served for years, first as an enlisted Army National Guardsman who was called up for the Korean Conflict (and rose from PVT to brigade SGM in the process), and as an officer after graduating from UConn (going from 2LT to BG and assistant division commander of the 26th “Yankee” Division). Somewhere in the interim, he completed Law School, became a successful attorney, and served as his town’s mayor. And that was before retiring (at least four times), and becoming the unpaid manager of the Connecticut Officers and Enlisted Club, at the Broad Street Armory. Did we mention that he is also an honorary captain in the First Company, and holds both the federal rank of BG, and a State commission as MG?
Foot Guarders representing the First Company at the testimonial included Major Commandant Mark Boudreau, and Majors Rich Gatewood and Bob Nearine.
On 24 September, the Laotian community of Central Connecticut conducted a fund-raiser at the Foot Guard armory. Laotian dance, music, both instrumental and vocal, followed by an array of Laotian food was presented. Foot Guarders present included Rich Gatewood, Max Covell, Loren Schave, Sar Prouthasack (who served as master of ceremonies), Sal Orlando, George Peterson, Bob Butler, Bob Nearine, Mark Boudreau, John Jepson, George Lange, Mike and Eileen Chairo, Roger Conley, and Conrad Walker.
At the end of the program, General Sar presented a check to the Major Commandant.
On 4 October, CPT (Hon) Sean Connolly (LTC, JAG, USAR) announced the formation of an exploratory committee for governor. Connolly, the former state Commissioner of Veterans Affairs, is a seven year active duty veteran with service in Iraq and Kuwait. He is a graduate of Bryant College, holds a JD from the
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Catholic University of America, and is a graduate of the US Army War College (equivalent to a master’s degree). While assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, Connolly completed the Air Assault Course and is qualified in that specialty.
A native of East Hartford, and at present a resident of Hebron, Connolly made his announcement at Augie & Rays eatery in East Hartford, surrounded by a sellout crowd of neighbors and friends.
As his campaign website notes, “Results driven, Sean has the business background that will enable him
to find pragmatic solutions to Connecticut’s problems... .”
Ah, Fall! The smell of fallen leaves, the taste of warm cider, and for those of us who enjoy adult beverages, Oktoberfest! It ain’t Munchen, but what the heck. Anyway, on 11 October, Jim Throwe (BG, USA, Ret) and Bob Moeller (CSM, USA, Ret) hosted the annual A & A Ladies Luncheon at the Officers and Enlisted Club of Connecticut, with thirty-three members and their ladies in attendance. In keeping with the season, featured entrees were sauerbraten or salmon ala Holstein, served with a salad of sliced apples, dried cranberries, and candied walnuts and with braised red cabbage, spatzel, potato pancakes, and for dessert apfel strudel. There was wine on the tables, along with coffee, tea, and rolls.
In keeping with the celebration, General Throwe gave an invocation which payed particular attention to our members and their ladies, service members both at home and overseas, and to past Commandant Rocco Laraia who could not be with us. Other past commandants in attendance included John O’Connell and Dennis Conroy.
Band Notes Band Manager CPL Emma L. Capitao
From 1 July 2017 through 31 October 2017 the band participated in the following
events:
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Niantic Summer Concert
McCook Beach
Niantic, CT
09 August 2017
OIC CPT Carlson
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New Britain Summer Concert
Walnut Hill Park
New Britain, CT
16 August 2017
OIC CPT Carlson
The Band will participate in the following events in the next
four months:
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North Granby Veterans
Concert
Valley Brook Community Church
09 November 2017
OIC CPT Carlson
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First Company
Governor’s Foot Guard
Open House
1GFG Armory
11 November 2017
OIC MAJ Boudreau
CPT Carlson conducts the 1GFG and 2GFG combined unit band concert during Annual Training.
Photo courtesy of
MAJ Mark Boudreau
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Past Commandant LTC Rocco V. Laraia Jr Passes Away LTC Dennis P. Conroy
Rocco V. Laraia Jr passed away 12 October 2017. He enlisted in the Foot Guard with a class of seven on 9 December 1968.
The Lt. Colonel rose through the ranks serving in all grades except 1st Sargent and XO. He was elected 2nd Lt. on 25 June 1993 and appointed as Company Adjutant by Major Anthony Shelto. He served in the post of Adjutant longer than any other member of the command wrestling that distinction from former Commandant George W. Tule.
Rocco was elected Major Commandant without any opposition while Lowell P. Weicker served as Governor and retired from the position in April following the inauguration of John Rowland. During his administration the Command took part in the launching of the USS Connecticut at Electric Boat in Groton, CT. It was under his command that the first female Foot Guarders were enlisted and assigned to the band and today the women of the Foot Guard continue to demonstrate Rocco’s faith in their ability to contribute to the success of our organization.
During Rocco’s 48 years he served as President of the former EMA and the Officer’s Association. He also played a key role in several Inaugural Ball Committees and on the golf tournament committee and at his passing was one of the longest serving members of the Governor’s Foot Guard Board of Trustees.
One antidote that resulted in everyone learning the proper command for forming a line on a parade ground comes from then Corporal Laraia. Following the order of then Adjutant, Lt. Robert Braman while at AT in Niantic, a group of younger newly enlisted personnel fell out in sneakers instead of boots. Lt. Braman calmly ordered the corporal of the squad, Laraia, to have those out of uniform “fall in on the adjutant”. Being a good soldier Corporal Laraia turned to his squad, as Lt Braman moved to his position with his back to the troops, and sang out “Charlie Company fall in on the adjutant”. The squad being obedient to orders double timed some 25 yards across the field and proceeded to tackle and fall on the adjutant. When the Lt. rose to his feet he said not a word to the men of the pile but instead got into the Corporal’s face and said, “you dumb #%*@. The command is “fall in on a line established by the Adjutant not on him”. To this day not many of us give that command incorrectly.
Members of the Command routinely describe Rocco as a true gentleman and friend who willingly pitched in no matter what the task. He is and will be missed.
Rocco leaves his wife of 58 years, Cora Lou, and his 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
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Museum News MAJ Loren Schave
When the City of Hartford decided to cancel the Veterans Day parade due to a lack of funds, the First Company decided to fill the celebratory gap by holding an open house to celebrate both the Company’s history and the services provided by America’s veterans.
Featured, was a self-guided museum tour of The Great War 1914-1918,
with 20 annotated displays.
This is a partial list of the displays, each of which is identified by a red, white and blue lettered medallion. The specific letter follows.
Black Watch figures ,1914 -1918 E
2nd Division (1917 - 1918) Company E, 17th Field Artillery (FA) H
photos of buddies - German coins
photos 17th FA. in Germany (1919)
The Trench - The Doughboys - 26th Yankee Division I
103rd Infantry Regiment -Stubby the War Dog
The Canadian Black Watch came to Hartford on a recruiting tour,
and the1st Co. Governor’s Foot Guard formed an Honor Guard
at the Hartford Train Station O
Snoopy and the Red Barron - Royal Flying Corps Insignia Q
Royal Naval Division badges - Australian slough hat
Royal Marine Corp figures - Australian Light Horse
A.E.F. Buffalo Soldiers - SGT York and A.E.F. doughboy
A.E.F. Insignias - 2nd Division medals and insignias
U.S. Army summer tunic - U.S. Army wool tunic (117)
Campaign hat - dog tags - cloth division patches
U.S. Enfield rifle - 4 sheet music covers
Canadian Black Watch (13th Battalion) full combat uniform and
equipment R
Lee Enfield rifle (1907) - 4 German headgear - 1 British soft cap
1 Helmet - 1 French helmet - German gas mask and helmet
Collection of trench art - 4 bayonets -Trench periscope
German helmet with badge (see arrow pointing to where bullet smashed
the orb - that soldier did survive)
Please Note:
CPT (Hon) Lew Vasquez, USAR Ambassador for Connecticut, has requested that the Battalion Review notify its readers that effective 11 November 2017, all honorably discharged veterans, and not just retirees, are eligible to shop on line at any of the military service changes. Eligibility can be established by visiting
VerifyVet.org.
1GFG and 2GFG members fire their muskets during annual training.
Photo courtesy of MAJ Mark Boudreau
LTC (Ret) Jari Villanueva discusses bugle calls in a class attended by members of the 1GFG and 2GFG at the 2GFG armory in Branford during Annual Training.
Photo courtesy of MAJ Mark Boudreau
Members of the 1GFG on the battleship Massachusetts while visiting Battleship Cove during Annual Training.
2016-2017 Donors Honor Roll Commandant’s Circle: $2,500+
1771 Founders Society: $1,000-2,499
Cornerstone Members: $500-$999
Grenadiers Club $250: $499
Honor Guard: $100-$249
Friends of the Foot Guard: under $99
In Their Honor and Memory
In Honor of 2LT Russell Scull, II,
by Russell & Lynn Scull
In Memory of Anthony Fornabi,
by Anne R. Fornabi
In Memory of Bill & Lillian Lehmann,
by Robert Lehmann
In Memory of CPT Edward Connors,
by The Conners Agency, Inc.
In Memory of James Wagner,
by Salvatore Orlando
In Memory of Judy Mozzer Bozek,
by Thomas A. Bozek
In Memory of LTC Robert Burnham,
by John & Janet Green
In Memory of Philip J. Kennedy,
by Nancy Kennedy
In Memory of Richard Casey,
by Claudette Casey
In Memory of William Oefinger,
by William Spector
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Thanks to all who contributed to
the November 2017 Battalion
Review.
Special thanks to MAJ Bob
Nearine, without whom the Battalion
Review would never come to fruition.
Thanks also to CPT Brien Horan and MAJ Mark Boudreau, and, of course, MAJ Loren Schave, and CPL Emma L. Capitao for their ongoing contributions.
Thanks also to all the contributing photographers.
Gwynn Kane
The Color Guard prepares to present the colors at the Talcott Mountain Music Festival in Simsbury on 30 JUN 2017.
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Pat Boudreau
Members of the 1GFG take a break during musket training at the 2GFG armory in Branford during annual training.
Photo courtesy of MAJ Mark Boudreau
The 1GFG color guard prepares to present the colors at the opening of the 1GFG and 2GFG combined unit band concert at McCook Park in Niantic as part of annual training.
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Elsa Conley
In Memoriam
Gary F. Lindsay, 73, of East Hartford, passes away on 4 September 2017 at Wadsworth Glen Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Middletown. He had resided in East Hartford since 1969. Prior to his retirement, Gary was employed for 34 years as a Civil Engineer by the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation. He was a long-time member of the First Company Governor's Foot Guard, and a communicant of the former Blessed Sacrament Church, East Hartford.
He is survived by his wife, Gail, and two sons and their families, including four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in Gary's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
The Middletown Military Museum - future home of Lao National Monument
