Kent salutes the fallen

Kent salutes the fallen

Veterans salute the fallen in Kent.

Lans Christensen

KENT — The threat of rain had canceled the Memorial Day Parade in Kent, so an Honoring Ceremony at the Community House was scheduled as the remembrance event.

Uniformed veterans, a scout troop, and caring citizens attended the 9:30 a.m. ceremony.

Father John Klots opened with prayers, followed by laying of the wreaths, and the Gettysburg Address.

First Selectman Marty Lindenmayer, a veteran himself, read names of all Kent deceased veterans of Kent who had died serving their country. “Taps” and a closing prayer ended the ceremony. Father Klots prayed, “Hear our prayers on this day, and all days.”

With the rain tapering, a picnic at the Kent Land Trust Fields followed at 11 a.m.

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