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Photos: Memorial Day ceremonies

by | May 26, 2025 | Featured, Featured: Features

Hopkinton held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday.

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Mike Whalen gives a few remarks outside of Evergreen Cemetery in Woodville. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Memorial Day

Members of Old Guard New England prepare for a gun salute. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Hopkinton Scouts and Ken Weismantel (center) salute a memorial at St. John’s Cemetery. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Memorial Day

Girl Scouts place a wreath at a memorial on Mayhew Street. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Memorial Day

Hopkinton veterans lead visitors into the cemetery. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Memorial Day

Girl Scouts join Hopkinton veteran Bill Hamilton to place a wreath. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Memorial Day

Veterans march through Mt. Auburn Cemetery. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Memorial Day

Mike Whalen (right) supervises the placing of a wreath at a monument near the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Rev. David Melvin offers a prayer during ceremonies at the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Memorial Day

Select Board member Amy Ritterbusch provides a few remarks. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Memorial Day

Second Lt. Brandon Sarrasin of the United States Air Force gives the keynote address. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Memorial Day

The Hopkinton High School band performs. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Memorial Day

People gather for snacks at St. John the Evangelist Parish following the ceremony. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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