SPRINGFIELD — The City of Springfield's Veterans Services Department hosted the city's annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony on Friday, honoring veterans ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
The noontime program on the steps of Springfield City Hall included remarks from U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, Mayor Domenic Sarno and Thomas Belton, Director of the Springfield Veterans Services Department. Wreaths were laid at monuments in Court Square that commemorate residents' service in war.
The Central High School Air Force Junior ROTC, the Commerce High School Army Junior ROTC, the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy Air Force Junior ROTC and the Springfield High School of Science and Technology Navy Junior ROTC served as Color Guards.
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