Senator McLachlan Announces Focus on the Veterans Schedule

April 18, 2018
McLachlan 2018-03-24 Julius Demo Interview

State Senator Michael McLachlan (left) interviews Danbury WWII veteran Julius Demo.

State Senator Michael McLachlan today announced that a television program called Focus on the Veterans will begin broadcast this week on cable access Channel 23.

“World War II was an unbelievable time in our history that saw the Greatest Generation rise up to confront unspeakable atrocities,” Sen. McLachlan said. “It’s important that we reach out to these veterans to get their stories because I believe they have so much to teach us. Focus on the Veterans records the unique stories of those who have served our country so they can be shared with the public.”

Focus on the Veterans will first air at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 19. It is an interview with WWII veteran Julius Demo of Danbury where he discusses his time in the U.S. Navy serving in the Philippines.

“I hope people will enjoy learning about Mr. Demo,” Sen. McLachlan said. “It was an honor to sit down and talk with him.”

Focus on the Veterans will air on Comcast’s cable access Channel 23 at the following times:

Thursday              April 19, 2018                    8:30pm

Thursday              April 26, 2018                    8:30pm

Thursday              May 3, 2018                       8:30pm

Thursday              May 10, 2018                    8:30pm

Sen. McLachlan serves the communities of Bethel, Danbury, New Fairfield, and Sherman.