“Lest We Forget 1961- 1975" mural by Ghi Sign Company and Daniel O'Connell (50 Pearl Street)

The City of Pittsfield, in partnership with the Vietnam Veterans of America, James E. Callahan Berkshire County Chapter 65, have erected a new mural “Lest We Forget 1961-1975” which honors and remembers Berkshire County’s Vietnam Veterans killed in action.

The mural is on the north side of the Intertek building at 50 Pearl Street. Enter the First Street Parking Lot to view.

The original "Lest We Forget 1961- 1975” was designed and painted by the late Daniel O'Connell (1949-2021) along with Daniel Galvez, Bonnie Bergman, Will Blake, and others. The new mural was painted by Ghi Sign Company based in Canaan, Connecticut, referencing an original depiction from 1991. The original scene was created and erected on the building located at 101 First Street, and due to natural wear, the original scene was re-created and moved to West Housatonic Street in 2004.

This version of the mural was funded in partnership with building owners James and Margaret Beauregard; the City of Pittsfield; Vietnam Veterans of America, James E. Callahan Berkshire County Chapter 65, with a special thanks to Fran Tremblay, Peter Blake, Tyrone Belanger, Larry Caprari and Henry Morris; along with grants from the following organizations: Massachusetts State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) Veterans Heritage Grants; the Pittsfield Cultural Council through Artscape; General Dynamics Mission Systems; and the Pittsfield Community Preservation Act.