The Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee is chartered by the City of Norwalk to organize and manage all major patriotic events within the local community. The three major annual events−the Memorial Day Parade, the ceremony at the Shea-Magrath Memorial, and the Veterans Day Ceremony−are described elsewhere on this site. In recent years, the NVMC has also sponsored essay contests (e.g., Black History Month, D-Day commemoration, Vietnam Memorial replica visit), presented books to schools ("The Greatest Generation," by Tom Brokaw), provided guest speakers to our schools, and honored several Norwalkers for their service to the local veterans' community. Each year, a contingent from the committee visits every cemetery and city park to replace worn and tattered American flags. As veterans, we strive to continue to serve our community, our comrades, and our great nation. We welcome requests for our services or suggestions about expanding them. Second Company, Governor's Foot Guard, marching in the Norwalk Memorial Day Parade.