Fairfield Ludlowe High School and Westport Community Band Join Together in a Concert to Honor our Veterans and Give Thanks for our Freedom

Last Updated 7/18/2025Posted in In The News

Article by The Hour Online, originally published on November 18, 2015, on thehour.com

In a heartfelt tribute to veterans, Fairfield Ludlowe High School Bands and the Westport Community Band are joining forces for a free public concert on November 19 at Roger Ludlowe Middle School. Organized by directors Nick Albano and Sal LaRusso, the event will benefit Purple Heart Homes, a nonprofit supporting service-connected disabled veterans through housing solutions. 

The evening will include patriotic performances, the Norwalk High JROTC Color Guard, and a special appearance by Staff Sergeant Sandra Lee, an Iraq War veteran and singer. Purple Heart Homes co-founder John Gallina will also speak, reinforcing the concert’s message of gratitude and community support for veterans.

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Fairfield Ludlowe High School Bands and the Westport Community Band Join Together in a Concert to Honor our Veterans and Give Thanks for our Freedom

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