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Honoring sacrifices

About 15 people (and two dogs) braved the chilly, wet weather to come to Town Hall at 7 a.m. Monday, May 31, for a Memorial Day ceremony.

Standing in front of the War Memorial, Chris Williams thanked everyone for coming.

Noting the cancellation of the traditional Memorial Day parade for the second straight year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Williams said, “We’re at the tail end of this thing.”

After the ceremony Williams thanked everyone again and added, “Next year we’ll have the parade and do it right.”

Williams gave the opening prayer. Crystal Ohmen read the Gettysburg Address, followed by Lloyd Wallingford singing “God Bless America.”

David Bayersdorfer read the Roll of the Honored Dead, Chris Ohmen attended to the flag, and the assembled veterans fired three volleys in salute.

Chris Ohmen read the 23rd Psalm, and Williams closed the ceremony with a prayer, which ended with:

“On this Memorial Day, we pray for peace and for those who gave all. Lead us toward a world where no one must give their lives in pursuit of freedom. May we be receptive to Your guidance, and may we never forget the fallen. Amen.”

David Bayersdorfer remembered veterans who have died, during a  small ceremony at the war memorial at Town Hall in Salisbury. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

David Bayersdorfer remembered veterans who have died, during a  small ceremony at the war memorial at Town Hall in Salisbury. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan
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