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Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Medfield

PHOTO GALLERY - Many thanks to Paul, Marjorie, Michelle, Russ, Diane, Leeann, Joanne and Steve who provided these photos..

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies

In Memoriam ....Dedicated to the Memory of William H. Mann

  • At Baxter Park

"Star Spangled Banner" - Olivia Price - Medfield HS Choral Student
Invocation - Fr. Steve Zukas - Pastor, St. Edward the Confessor

Introductions - Co-Chair, Memorial Day Committee, Michelle Doucette

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"Gettysburg Address" - Kathryn Buckley- Blake Middle School 7th grade student

Memorial Address - Commander Bart Garrison, U.S. Navy, Retired

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Placing of Wreaths - Director of Veterans' Grave Markers, Frank Iafolla and Past Commander, Beckwith Post 110, Al Manganello, Jr.

"Taps" - Jani Passas & Wes Lawson- MHS Band

Benediction - Fr. Steve Zukas - Pastor, St. Edward the Confessor

Patriotic Selection - performed by MHS Band under the direction of Jason Bielik

  • At Vine Lake Cemetery Pond

Bouquet cast on Water - Chaplain, American Legion, Phil Burr & President, Legion Auxliary, Michelle Doucette
"Taps" - Jani Passas & Wes Lawson - MHS Band

  • American Legion Memorial - in Vine Lake Cemetery

In Honor of All Who have Died or Missing in Action in Service to Their Country

Placing of Wreaths - Director of Veterans' Grave Markers, Frank Iafolla and Past Commander, Beckwith Post 110, Al Manganello, Jr.

"Taps" - played by Jani Passas & Wes Lawson - MHS Band

  • All proceeded to gather at Beckwith Post 110 - American Legion for a Raising of the Flag - Boy Scout Troop 89 and Al Manganello, Jr. - Past Commander/Commander Elect Beckwith Post 110

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