I am proud of our history and the great work that the Springfield Armory does to preserve it and keep it accessible for generations to come. “The National Park Service’s choice of Springfield to serve as a designated American World War II Heritage City is an honor as our city is one of only nineteen nationwide. “Springfield continues to recognize our past while bringing it into the future,” said Congressman Richard E. May God continue to bless our service men and women and their families, our Nation and our City of Springfield.” It is because of the service and sacrifice of the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces, and their families, America stands as the greatest nation in the world – the beacon of democracy, strength, opportunity and hope. The timing of this announcement is symbolic as we commemorate and reflect on the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. I also want to thank Congressman Neal, Springfield Armory Superintendent Kelly Fellner and our Veterans’ Services Director Tom Belton and Deputy Director Joe DeCaro for their support. I want to thank my Communications Director Bill Baker for coordinating with everyone and working with the National Parks Service on our application to the WWII Heritage City program. Springfield has a proud history and tradition dating back to the founding of our nation and this recognition is a testament to the brave men and women of our great city and our local efforts to support the war effort both overseas and here at home. Mayor Sarno states, “This is a tremendous honor and designation, and yet another first for our Springfield, the ‘City of Firsts’. Springfield is proud to be the first city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to receive this honor and designation. Only one American World War II Heritage City can be designated in each state or territory. The NPS American World War II Heritage Cities Program (AWWIIHC) honors the contributions of local towns and cities, and commemorates the efforts and stories of the men and women whose bravery and sacrifices shaped the United States home front during World War II.
Neal, Springfield Armory National Historic Site Superintendent Kelly Fellner, and Springfield Veterans’ Services Director Tom Belton and Deputy Director Joe DeCaro, submitted the city of Springfield’s application to the NPS American World War II Heritage Cities Program (AWWIIHC) last year. Mayor Sarno, with support from Congressman Richard E. Sarno is proud to announce that the City of Springfield has been designated as an American World War II Heritage City by the National Park Service (NPS).
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