PARSIPPANY — On the day when America pauses to honor those who paid the price for our freedom, the focus at Veterans Memorial Park was on the families they left behind. Special guest and keynote speaker was Cheryl Doltz, Gold Star Mother of Iraq War hero, Ryan Doltz.
Parsippany-Troy Hills held its annual Memorial Day Remembrance at Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, May 30.
Although Memorial Day is a chance to remember those who have passed away, it is also a chance for a lot of the veterans in the crowd to come together and share stories.
This year the event was emceed by VFW & American Legion member, Councilman Michael dePierro.
Reverend Bragg of Parsippany Presbyterian Church performed the Invocation and Benediction; the Boy & Girl Scouts lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance; Emma Steere, Senior Girl Scout, recited the American Creed; the Honorable James R. Barberio, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills welcomed everyone.
As customary, members of the VFW and American Legion, performed the wreath laying ceremony in front of the Veterans Memorial statue; the VFW Rifle Squad performed the salute and Taps was played by Anthony Paterno, Brooklawn Middle School Eighth Grade Band.
Michelle Musolino-Roberts sang the “National Anthem” and “Amazing Grace” The VFW and American Legion color guards participate in they ceremony.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May.
