Cities and towns across Massachusetts honored the sacrifices of fallen heroes through parades and remembrances throughout Memorial Day.
An impressive display of 37,000 "Garden of Flags" could be seen in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common to commemorate each of the state's service members who has given their life to defend the United States since the Revolutionary War.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu attended flag plantings at the Cedar Grove cemetery in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood on Monday morning, saying she was honored to spend the day alongside service members, their loved one and members of our community while holding space to honor and remember our fallen heroes.
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"We are forever grateful for the bravery and commitment of our country's service members," she wrote on Twitter.
A ceremony was held on the front lawn of Chelsea City Hall at 10a.m. At the same time, parades began in Andover, Attleboro, Fitchburg and Kingston
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At 11a.m., cities and towns like Belmont, Brockton, Needham and New Bedford held their respective parades. Thirty minutes later, the Town of Stoneham was expected to hold a ceremony at town hall.
The U.S.S Constitution docked in Charlestown was scheduled to hold a public service aboard the ship beginning at 11a.m. Paper poppies that visitors were asked to make during the month of May were to be used as part of the ceremony.
Gov. Maura Healey said Memorial Day is for remembering the sacrifice of all those who gave their lives for our nation and recommitting ourselves to the defense of democracy.
