Baker-Polito
Administration Recognizes Memorial Day with Virtual Ceremony
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito
joined legislative leaders and local officials today to recognize Memorial Day
in a virtual ceremony. Secretary of Veterans’ Services Francisco Ureña, Senate
President Karen Spilka, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, and Joint Committee on
Veterans and Federal Affairs Co-Chairs Senator Walter F. Timility and
Representative Linda Dean Campbell provided video remarks, and the
Massachusetts National Guard performed a special Tribute to the Fallen Wreath
Ceremony.
The flags presented to Governor
Baker and Major General Gary W. Keefe by the Color Guard during this ceremony have
flown above the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam, and the
Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, as a mark of solemn
respect and in honor of the veterans lost during the COVID-19 public health
emergency.
In addition the virtual Memorial Day
Ceremony, through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the
Department of Veterans’ Services, building managers and Veterans Service
Officers across the Commonwealth, buildings, bridges, flags, and parks
throughout the Commonwealth were illuminated in gold to honor Gold Star
Families last night on Sunday, May 24. A full list of the participating
locations can be found here.
To view the full Memorial Day Ceremony video, please click here.
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