‘Because of them, our lives our free’, Vernon marks Memorial Day in Connecticut with parade, ceremonies

Vernon — Vernon celebrated Memorial Day with a parade and two ceremonies honoring the nation’s veterans who gave the last word sacrifice.

The parade stepped off from Northeast Faculty and made a cease at Grove Stree St. Cemetery, the place flags had been raised and wreaths laid. The parade then continued to downtown Rockville’s Central Park, the place a second ceremony included music and speeches.

Senior Vice-Commander Paul Hart of American Legion Put up 14 spoke in regards to the sacrifice made by many.

“Once more, our nation has gathered to honor our heroic lifeless,” Hart stated.

“A thousand battles of land, sea and air echo the glory of valiant deeds. Underneath the quiet sod, or beneath the murmuring waves, their our bodies sleep in peace,” he stated. “However, within the destinies of veterans, their souls go marching on. Due to them, our lives our free. Due to them, our nation lives.”

Vernon Mayor Dan Champagne additionally welcomed the group, and requested them to have fun the nation’s fallen veterans.

“Once you join to enter the army, you’re principally signing a contract to present your life for the folks of this nation, and many individuals did that – a whole lot of 1000’s – that’s the final sacrifice,” Champagne stated.

“We’re right here to have fun and keep in mind those that gave that final sacrifice.”