What's Happening In Shrewsbury For Veterans Day 2022

SHREWSBURY, MA — Shrewsbury will mark Veterans Day on Friday with a series of events and activities featuring local veterans and more.

The town's event will be held at the World War I Memorial, 1 Maple Ave. Here's the full lineup:

10:45 a.m., formation

• Veterans meet in front of (Former) Beal School and march to front of monument together.
• Boy Scout Troop 4 will carry the US, American Legion and VFW flags.
• Veterans and Local & State Officials will form directly in front of the Monument.

11:00 a.m., Veterans Day Ceremony

• Master of Ceremonies John Travers, Adjunct Ray Stone Post and Scout Leader of BSA Troop 4
• Welcome by Fred Russell, Chairman of the Shrewsbury Veterans Council
• Welcome by Select Board Member, Maurice DePalo, Chair
• Pledge of Allegiance by Shruti Sivashankar and Preethi Sivashankar, Shrewsbury Girl Scouts
• Musical selections by Paton School, Grade 3 Chorus
• Wreath laying at the monument by Victor Quaranta American Legion Post # 397
• Prayer by Bill Davis
• Ringing the bell and reading of names of recently deceased veterans by Fred Russell
• Taps by Chase Orciuch and Kieren Ghidella, SHS Seniors.
• Closing remarks, John Travers

Reception:

• After the ceremony, there will be a reception that follows at the Shrewsbury Public Library located at 609 Main St.