The 16th Annual Saluting Service will be held on Thursday, November 6th at the Canal Dock Boathouse in New Haven. This year’s event will continue the tradition of bringing the community together to honor those who have gone above-and-beyond to improve the lives of Connecticut’s Veterans and explore issues that are important to our Veteran and legal communities.
We are thrilled to be honoring:
- GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, Veterans Justice Award,
- McCarter & English, Pro Bono Partnership Award
- Attorney Mary-Christy Fisher, Founders Award, and
- VA CT’s Monty H Gada, LICSW, Capt. Celine A. Finn Award.
Cocktail or business dress recommended. Service Dress (Class A) or semiformal welcome.
Welcoming General Danniel R. Hokanson
Chief of the National Guard Bureau (retired)
We are thrilled to announce that U.S. Army General Daniel R. Hokanson (retired) will join us as a featured guest at the 16th Annual Saluting Service. General Hokanson will join us in person for a scintillating conversation, in addition to the night’s celebrations of Christy Fisher, Monty H Gada, McCarter & English, and GLAD Law.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Socializing | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Canal Dock Boathouse
475 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
Parking Information
Long Wharf Maritime Center Garage
585 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven, CT 06511
$8.00 fee, credit or debit card only
Free street parking is also available along Long Wharf. Do NOT park at Il Gabbiano—they will tow. We do not recommend parking at Ikea or any other local business, because we have not received approval and you may be towed.
2025 Honorees & Speakers
McCarter & English
Pro Bono Partnership Award
Mary-Christy Fisher
Founders Award
Monty H Gada
Capt. Celine A. Finn Award
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
Veterans Justice Award
VOLUNTEER AT SALUTING SERVICE
Join us as a volunteer and help ensure the success of the 16th Annual Saluting Service.
We will have two volunteer shifts for this year’s event:
- Set-up: 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Check-in: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
All volunteers are invited to join us for dinner as our guest after their volunteer shift has concluded.
To signup to volunteer please contact Shannon Mykins at smykins@ctveteranslegal.org.
Dinner Menu
This year’s dinner will be catered by Veteran-owned Saults Eclectic Cuisine.
First Course:
Mixed greens salad with tomato, olives, roasted peppers, marinated artichokes, house made mozzarella, polenta croutons, and a balsamic vinaigrette.
Second Course (choice of):
Marsala Braised short ribs with heirloom baby carrots, garlic whipped potatoes, and a rosemary demi.
Horseradish crusted salmon with roasted root vegetables, sweet potato gnocchi, and a Meyer lemon beurre blanc sauce
Eggplant lasagna with a tomato butter sauce and basil oil
Dessert:
Mini cannolis, cookies, and brownies
Sponsorships
Your sponsorship play a vital role in the success of Saluting Service. Be a part of our community of sponsors who ensure the financial impact of Saluting Service.
Your support affords us the ability to make a real difference in the lives of Veterans, while you receive comprehensive benefits that will highlight you and your support of the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s vast network of clients, supporters, legal services agencies, and political leaders.
Sponsorships begin at $500.
Advertising
This year we will produce a full color program book which will be distributed to each guest and include limited opportunities for advertising. Ads begin as low as $200.
To reserve your ad, contact Patrick J Dunn, Deputy Director of Development and Communications using the button below. All ads are due October 17th.
ADVERTISING OPTIONS:
Full Page Ad (5.5W x 8.5H) | $500
Half Page Ad (5W x 3.875H) | $375
Quarter Page Ad (2.375W x 3.875H) | $200
Thank You to Our Saluting Service Sponsors
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor of the 16th Annual Saluting Service on November 6, 2025? Join our growing community of sponsors! Click here to read more about sponsorship opportunities.
Photos from the 15th Annual Saluting Service
Photos from the 15th Annual Saluting Service held on November 5, 2024. Photos by Isabel Chenoweth.