Kent’s citizens express appreciation

Kent’s citizens express appreciation

Kent Center School student Ella Barrett recites the Gettysburg Address at the Civil War monument in Kent during the Memorial Day parade Monday.

Ruth Epstein

KENT — Following tradition, the village streets were lined with spectators as the annual Memorial Day parade came through town Monday morning.

Flags held high, they cheered as veterans, firefighters and school children strutted proudly to honor those who gave their lives for their country.

Several stops were made along the route, at which three rounds of shotgun volleys were made at each, along with the playing of taps by members of the Kent Center School band.

The first stop was at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church cemetery, where the pastor, the Rev. Richard Clark, gave a prayer. Next a group marched to the Veterans’ Memorial. Back to Main Street, many gathered to hear KCS student Ella Barrett read the Gettysburg Address at the Civil War monument A wreath was laid at several sites.

At the Kent Memorial Library, a prayer was recited by First Congregational Church pastor, the Rev. John Heeckt.

In a short presentation, First Selectman Martin Lindenmayer said, “We are here to honor and memorialize those who defended our country.”

He then listed all those from Kent who had lost their lives fighting in the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

He urged those who were going to the annual Kent Land Trust picnic following the parade to talk about those who gave their last full measure, as well as those who are currently serving around the country.

Bethany Keck sang the National Anthem, receiving loud applause.

The parade then proceeded to the First Congregational Church and ended at the Community House, where the Kent Lions Club passed out ice cream to the young participants.

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