Photos: 9/11 Memorial Service at Town Common

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 12, 2021 | Featured, Featured: Features

: The Hopkinton High School band plays. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

: State Rep. Carolyn Dykema (right) speaks as Police Chief Joseph Bennett and veteran Mike Shepard look on. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

: The American flag flies high. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

: Members of Old Guard New England fold an American flag. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

: The American flag flies off a fire truck during the service. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

: State Rep. Carolyn Dykema speaks at the event. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

: Members of Old Guard New England fire off a gun salute. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

: Town Manager Norman Khumalo receives an American flag from a member of Old Guard New England. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

: Members of the Hopkinton Police Department salute. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

: Scouts display their town flag and an American flag. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

: The event paid tribute to veterans who passed away during the pandemic. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

The town hosted a 9/11 Memorial Service at the Town Common on Saturday. The even was organized by the Veterans Celebration Committee, American Legion Post 202 and Old Guard New England.

Among those in attendance were members of the Hopkinton Select Board, state Rep. Carolyn Dykema, Police Chief Joseph Bennett, Fire Chief Bill Miller, Town Manager Norman Khumalo and the Hopkinton High School band.

In addition to recognizing the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and honoring those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks, the event paid tribute to the 38 Hopkinton veterans who have passed away since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, including Post 202 members Jack Aroian, Roy Stratton, Thomas Ellam and Richard Brault.