Memorial Day in Hingham: Not Just About Burgers & Beer

For Hingham resident Gil Nelson,  Memorial Day isn’t about beaches, baseball, beer and barbecues.

The World War II Veteran hopes people take time on Memorial Day Monday to think about the freedom our country has and think about the fallen heroes who had sacrificed their lives for America.

“Think about the expression, ‘think not what your country can do for you, but think about what you can do for your country’.. and above all think about the benefits we have as being Americans,” Nelson said.

 Nelson, now a resident at Linden Ponds, served in the US Army  rom 1943 to 1946.

He said is was a privilege to have fought in War and was proud that he and his peers were able to come together for a cause.

Before little league games  or family barbecues,  veterans like Nelson hope Americans can pause and think about those who have served for the county.

Today’s Memorial Day Observance in Hingham begins at 11 a.m. at the Hingham Commons.  The Hingham Veteran's Service asks residents to take a moment of silence at 3:00 p.m. to remember the fallen soldiers.