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Photos: Veterans Day ceremonies in Hopkinton

by | Nov 11, 2020 | News, Z-Lead Image Front Page

The town’s annual Veterans Day ceremonies were held at the Town Common and St. John’s Wilson Street Cemetery on Wednesday.

Scouts with flag

Scouts marched in with the flags to start the ceremony at the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Veterans saluting

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Brennan family

The Brennans — Sarah, Tim, Ryan and Kim — were on hand after working to fix up the gazebo and war memorial prior to the event. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Police Chief Joseph Bennett

Police Chief Joseph Bennett was the guest speaker. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Veterans Day

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Veterans Day

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Ronnie Shamus

Boy Scout Ronnie Shamus (left) was acknowledged for his work fixing up the St. John’s Wilson Street Cemetery. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Father Richard Cannon

Father Richard Cannon blessed the new memorial at the cemetery. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

St. John's Wilson Street Cemetery stone

The cemetery also has a new stone marker paying tribute to the soldiers buried there. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Veterans Day

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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