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Memorial Day ceremony at Griffin Park honors local veterans and Gold Star families
Summary
Mayor Paul Coogan and community leaders gathered at Griffin Park on Memorial Day 2025 to honor local service members, remember Staff Sergeant James T. Griffin and Master Sergeant John Thomas Nolan, and recognize Gold Star families and area veterans.
Mayor Paul Coogan joined veterans, family members and community leaders on Memorial Day 2025 at Griffin Park in Fall River to honor local service members who died in wartime.
The ceremony included a wreath placement, the national anthem by Miss Teen Fall River Sydney Saint Orange, a pledge led by Miss Fall River Delinda Mendy, an opening prayer, Taps played by Larry Barola, a white-dove release performed by Paula and Bill DeMaris, and remarks recalling the histories of local servicemembers.
Committee chairwoman Kristen Nolan, Faciano and Jack Nolan placed a wreath as part of the ceremony. Mayor Paul Coogan thanked…
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