“It was certainly heartwarming that we could all gather together and observe Memorial Day together again,” Temple said.Īmerican Legion Worcester County District Four Commander Scott Connor was the keynote speaker, and eighth grade Boy Scout Rory Lundgren read the Gettysburg Address. Taylor American Legion Post 189 member and Adjutant Robert Temple has organized the parade. This is the seventh year longtime Hiram O. ![]() “We pause to honor those that did not return to loving arms of family and friends,” Cranson said. Select Board Chair Maureen Cranson spoke at the event along with state representatives John Cronin and Meg Kilcoyne. “It was heartwarming to see such a large turn out today,” said longtime town resident Patrick O’Connor, a Senior Master Sargeant in the Massachusetts Air National Guard. Over 100 people gathered for the event that was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including veterans, active military, police, fire, state and local officials, Boy Scouts, area residents, and more. ![]() ![]() An energy of gratefulness to finally be gathered together again as well as somber respect was palpable at the annual Memorial Day parade and observance ceremony held on May 31.
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