Hudson thanks veterans for their service

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By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Past President Mary Hazeldine of American Legion Auxiliary Post 100 and Commander Chuck Armstead of AMVETS Post 208 lay a wreath at Liberty Park.
Past President Mary Hazeldine of American Legion Auxiliary Post 100 and Commander Chuck Armstead of AMVETS Post 208 lay a wreath at Liberty Park.

Hudson – The Color Guard of AMVETS Post 208 led the annual parade downtown Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Honored as grand marshal was the post’s Past Commander Bill Rivers.

The parade also featured representatives from veterans’ organizations, state and town officials, scout troops and military vehicles. Patriotic music was provided by the Hudson High School Band.

Afterward, a ceremony at Liberty Park was emceed by Past Commander Joe Jacobs of American Legion Post 100. The invocation was offered by Vietnam War veteran Vinny Giombetti. Speakers included state Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton; state Rep. Kate Hogan, D-Stow, Selectmen Chair Fred Lucy II and Veterans Agent Brian Stearns.

The ceremony concluded with “God Bless America” sung by preschool students of First Steps Childhood Center, who wore sashes proclaiming, “Thank-you veterans!”

Past Commander Joe Jacobs of American Legion Post 100 salutes as the American flag is risen.
Past Commander Joe Jacobs of American Legion Post 100 salutes as the American flag is risen.
Leading the Pledge of Allegiance are Sydney Kerivan, 12, of Girl Scout Troop 72744, and Andrew Brandt, 15, of Boy Scout Troop 2.
Leading the Pledge of Allegiance are Sydney Kerivan, 12, of Girl Scout Troop 72744, and Andrew Brandt, 15, of Boy Scout Troop 2.
Providing music is the Hudson High School Band under the direction of Jason Caron.
Providing music is the Hudson High School Band under the direction of Jason Caron.
The Color Guard of AMVETS Post 208 leads the parade.
The Color Guard of AMVETS Post 208 leads the parade.
Marching past the Town Hall are (l to r) Richard Bonazzoli, Army veteran of the Korean War; Rick Giroux, Army veteran of the Vietnam War; Al Temple, Army veteran of the Vietnam War; and Patrick Hickey, serving active duty in the Navy.
Marching past the Town Hall are (l to r) Richard Bonazzoli, Army veteran of the Korean War; Rick Giroux, Army veteran of the Vietnam War; Al Temple, Army veteran of the Vietnam War; and Patrick Hickey, serving active duty in the Navy.

 

Past Commander Bill Rivers of AMVETS Post 208 speaks as the grand marshal at Liberty Park.
Past Commander Bill Rivers of AMVETS Post 208 speaks as the grand marshal at Liberty Park.

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