Memorial Day was observed under a blue sky at Oak Grove Cemetery Monday, May 26, as the community gathered to honor the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.
Oak Grove Cemetery on Playstead Road in Medford Monday, May 26, Memorial Day. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/WENDALL WATERS
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Medford Police Capt. Paul Covino was the emcee for the city’s Memorial Day observances under a blue sky at Oak Grove Cemetery Monday, May 26, as the community gathered to honor the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.
Members of the Scouts gave out programs as people arrived for the ceremony and then led the Pledge of Allegiance. Speakers included Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, City Councilor Matt Leming, American Legion Commander Paul Granara, and Medford Director of Veterans Services Veronica Shaw.
Rabbi Jessica Dell’Era of Temple Shalom gave the Invocation and the Benediction, and Fire Chief Todd Evans read General Logan’s Original Order.
The Medford Mustang Marching Band performed the Star-Spangled Banner under the direction of Michael Dampier, and members of the Medford Community Chorale and Youth/Young Adult Chorus sang Amazing Grace under the direction of Betsy Pesce. Bryan Hilliard of Occasional Brass & Strings Performed Taps.
Lifelong Medford resident Judy Beatrice, right, and Sean Ellis talk before the ceremony. Ellis says he "married into Medford." GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/WENDALL WATERS Members of the Medford Mustangs Marching Band perform. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/WENDALL WATERSMembers of Medford Scouts, including Girl Scouts, Boy Scout Troop 416, and Cub Scout Pack 416, have some fun having their picture taken before the start of Memorial Day Observances. With them is Troop 416 Scout Master Jim Austin. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/WENDALL WATERSDirector Betsy Pesce, left, speaks to members of the Medford Community Chorale and Youth/Young Adult Chorus. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/WENDALL WATERSVietnam Veteran and long-time Medford resident Arthur Brown, left, talks to Troop 416 Scout Master Jim Austin. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/WENDALL WATERSMedford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn gives remarks. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/WENDALL WATERSGOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/WENDALL WATERS
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