SWANSEA — Town Administrator Mallory Aronstein and Director of Veterans Services Kevin Serpa wish to invite community members to the Town of Swansea’s Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade.
On Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m., the Town of Swansea will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony, paying tribute to the sacrifices of veterans, at Veterans’ Memorial Green, 101 Gardners Neck Road in Swansea. The event is hosted by Swansea Veterans Services, the American Legion Post 303, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2045.
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the American Legion Post 303 at 73 Ocean Grove Ave. in Swansea.
The ceremony will include a traditional wreath-placing and a presentation of the Color Guard, followed by presentations from guest speakers state Rep. Justin Thurber, Swansea Board of Selectmen Chair Steven Kitchin, and Swansea Emergency Management Agency Director Carl Sawejko.
The Joseph Case Junior High School Chorus will sing the national anthem.
During the ceremony, Swansea Veterans Services will distribute several awards and recognitions:
- Citizen of the Year: Lisa White
- Joseph Case High School Student of the Year: Harper Aitken
- Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Student of the Year: Jillian Lopes
- Parade Marshal: Richard Finlaw
- Community Service Program Recognition: E. S. Brown Elementary School Principal Wendy Williams
- Eagle Scout Project Recognition: Eagle Scout Mason Swihart, unveiling of several local veteran associations’ banners in front of the Veterans’ Memorial Green.
Then, on Monday, May 26, the Memorial Day Parade will step off at 1 p.m. from the St. Francis of Assisi Church at 530 Gardners Neck Road. It will travel its traditional route through Ocean Grove and along Gardners Neck Road.
“Memorial Day is a time to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served our nation,” Director Serpa said. “We invite veterans of all wars to join us in marching in the parade, a powerful symbol of the enduring spirit of patriotism that connects generations. Your presence not only pays tribute to the fallen, but also reminds our community that the values of service and sacrifice live on today.”
“Memorial Day is a moment for our Town to pause and reflect on the deep sacrifices made for our freedoms,” Town Administrator Aronstein said.
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