Sharon shows gratitude on Memorial Day

SHARON — The Sharon Memorial Day service was held inside Sharon Center School’s gymnasium this year due to inclement weather. Although the parade was canceled, Bob Loucks led the ceremony along with Brian Kenny, who served as chaplain.

The service began with a prayer led by Kenny, followed by performances by the Sharon Center School choir and band respectively, under the direction of Ryan McNulty.

During the ceremony, Loucks shared many emotional stories, writings and personal anecdotes from Sharon veterans spanning hundreds of years. Beginning with writings from the civil war all the way to World War II and Korea, the stories of Sharon veterans captivated those in attendance, leaving few dry eyes.

The ceremony continued with songs performed by Alison Holstgrubbe, the granddaughter of one of the veterans mentioned in Loucks’ recounting.

The service ended with “Taps,” a firing squad and a collective singing of “God Bless America.”