New Haven commemorates Veterans Day with a call for unity

James Namnoum, the chaplain for the Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven chapter recited a hymn at New Haven City Hall, as his voice echoed. “Protect the ones we love at home, provide that they should always be by thy own Grace both safe and free,” Namnoum said. The hymn, originally meant for Marines and Sailors overseas, can also apply to veterans like Bridgette Prince, who served in the U.S. Army during the 1980’s. “I am very glad I had that experience, because right now, at this point, even fighting...