PARSIPPANY — Residents, veterans and community leaders gathered at Veterans Memorial Park, at the corner of Route 46 and Baldwin Road, on Wednesday, November 11, for the Township’s annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring all who served.
The ceremony opened with the Presentation of the Colors by American Legion Post 249. Deacon Len Deo of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church offered the invocation, the Parsippany High School Choir performed the National Anthem, and Parsippany High School students led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pulkit Desai delivered welcoming remarks. Former Council President Michael J. dePierro then presented “The Noble and the Brave: A Veteran’s Day Tribute,” followed by a patriotic medley performed by the Parsippany High School Band.
Deacon Deo returned to offer a Prayer of Remembrance. Bruce Michels, Commander of American Legion Post 249, led the Laying of the Wreaths, followed by a salute from Post 249 members and Taps, played by Stephen DeLuca.
Former Council President dePierro also read “Just a Common Soldier,” and the Parsippany High School Choir performed “God Bless America.” Deacon Len Deo gave the benediction.
Mayor Desai offered concluding remarks, and American Legion Post 249 closed the ceremony with the Retirement of the Colors.
Parsippany Focus thanks all veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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