This is the recording of the ceremony held at the Holyoke War Memorial to honor United States Veterans, in its 70th year anniversary of tghis celebration in the City of Holyoke.

Hosted by Donald Anderejczyk, Chair of the War Memorial Commission, the ceremony recognized the veterans in our community, and elected officials such as Mayor Joshua García, City Council President, Tessa Murphy-Romboletti, and State Representative, Patricia Duffy, expressed their gratitude, respect, and advocacy to continue supporting veterans’ needs and rights.

This year, the awardees presentation recognized:

Cathy Degutis, as Citizen of the Year;

Officer Melissa Rex, as of Public Safety award of the year;

Wayne Klinge, as Veteran of the year;

and Nick’s Nest, as Business of the year.

Recorded at the War Memorial Building in Holyoke, MA, on November 11, 2024.