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Bristol honors Iwo Jima survivor Joe Caminiti ahead of national commemorations
Summary
City leaders and community members recognized 101-year-old Iwo Jima veteran Joe Caminiti, described his wartime service and recent honors, and previewed his participation in national ceremonies and local Patriot’s Day programming.
Mayor Ellen Zapposasu opened the council meeting by introducing Joe Caminiti, a centenarian invited to take part in national Iwo Jima commemorations and related events in Washington, D.C.
Speakers described Caminiti’s wartime role on Iwo Jima, including tending wounded and participating in landing operations during the 36-day battle. A community speaker said Caminiti “placed, physically placed, one of three reefs on behalf of the United States government,” and noted Japanese government officials and a Tokyo reporter had recognized his participation during a recent trip.
Doug (speaker) and other community members recounted Caminiti’s long record of local service and honors, including appearances with the U.S. Marine Corps Band. The presentation emphasized local pride in Caminiti’s selection to speak at national ceremonies and to be honored at Marine Corps Museum events in Washington.
The council’s remarks framed the recognition as both a personal honor and a point of community pride. The council did not take formal action related to the recognition during this portion of the meeting; future ceremonial appearances were described as pending additional scheduling details from event organizers.
