“Poor is the nation that has no heroes, but poorer still is the nation that, having heroes, fails to remember and honor them.”
— Marcus Tullius Cicero
The intent of this website is to preserve the stories of military heroes with a connection to Norwalk, Connecticut. The primary focus is on those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their stories can never be forgotten.
Explore the stories of some of Norwalk’s extraordinary military service members by clicking on a picture below to be taken to a page with biographies.
One from Norwalk who was killed in the French and Indian War
Veterans of the Revolutionary War who are buried in Norwalk
A brief history of the 29th Colored Infantry Regiment
87 from Norwalk who died during the
Civil War
47 from Norwalk who died during
World War I
The stories of 25 women from Norwalk who served during World War I
172 from Norwalk who died during World War II
10 from Norwalk who died in the
Korean War
18 from Norwalk who died in the
Vietnam War
2 from Norwalk who died; one in Iraq,
and one in Afghanistan
Bios of 247 from Norwalk who were wounded in combat
Bios of 60 from Norwalk who were Prisoners of War
43 from Norwalk who are Missing In Action (MIA); five are potentially recoverable; the rest were lost at sea
Four officers from the Norwalk Police Department lost in the line of duty
One firefighter from the Norwalk Fire Department lost in the line of duty
© 2019-2026 Jeffrey DeWitt. No part of this website may be used without the written permission of the Webmaster.
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 
I can’t wait to see what comes of today’s gathering! I’m saddened to think being “too local” is a factor in publishers turning your work away. Here in Vermont 90% of the time you can’t get through one week without our state’s apparent catch phrases “buy local” and “keep it local”… Many blessings to you and this amazing endeavor! I’m glad to have had a chance to encounter you and your work… Thanks to the sacrifice of my father and Richard A Kaske KIA 12/21/67 Vietnam and many other great folks… Thank you for sharing their story!!
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It’s an honor Danielle. My hope is that the work inspires towns and cities across the country to duplicate this kind of project. Their stories need to be told.
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I would like to let you know that your father was one of the nicest guys I knew growing up. He was a couple of years older than me and friends with my brother Dan but always helped me learn to deal with the teenage years.
I still pray for him.
Dennis Shea
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Glad to see a similar page that wishes to Honor local Veterans.Keep up the good work.
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Thank you for the kind words. I like the format of your site more than mine. It would take a lot of time to go back and change it for the 400+ posts so far. It has served it’s intended purpose and I’ve heard from some families who appreciate the work. That’s what matters. I’d like to see every city do what we do They’re just names on a plaque until someone breathes some life into their story. All the best…
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I agree. And I have been able to hear feedback from family as well. That is very rewarding. I hope to add more personal interviews in the future. I did not know anyone else did what you and I are doing.
Lest We Forget.
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