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Photos: Memorial Day ceremonies

by | May 25, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features

Hopkinton held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday. This year’s event took place inside the parish center of St. John the Evangelist Church due to inclement weather.

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Veterans Celebration Committee chair Mike Whalen checks out the setup ahead of the ceremony. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Select Board vice chair Shahidul Mannan provides a few remarks. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Attendees pack the parish center at St. John the Evangelist Church. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Guest speaker Staff Sgt. Ty’anna Marlow approaches the microphones. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Hopkinton veterans listen as Rep. James Arena-DeRosa speaks to the crowd. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Hopkinton High School band director Craig Hay leads students in a performance. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Members of the Old Guard give a rifle salute outside of the parish center. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Guests enjoy refreshments following the ceremonies. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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