Politics & Government
Video: Memorial Day Observance
Take a few minutes to reflect and pay respects to our military personnel.
The accompanying video (running time: 10:39) shows the observance of Memorial Day held May 29 at .
Mayor Joseph Polisena and Parks and Recreation Director Dan Mazzulla are shown giving speeches; the Johnston High School chorus and Vini Ames lend their voices to patriotic songs; and U.S. Army (Ret.) Lt. Col. Gary Maddocks Sr. reads the names of Johnston residents who gave their lives in service to America.
Also in the video, Johnston Police Lt. Thomas Dolan (MSG U.S. Army) reads In Flanders Field, a 1919 poem written by John McCrae; the Rhode Island National Guard fire a salute; Johnston High School Chorus performs Taps; the Kelley-Gazzero Post Honor Guard places a wreath at the memorial wall; and the Johnston Police Department honor guard retires the colors.
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Please take a few minutes to watch and reflect on the sacrifices made for our country by our men and women in uniform.
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