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NEW GLOUCESTER — Hundreds waved flags and saluted marchers who walked a 2-mile stretch of Routes 100/231 on a warm, sunny Memorial Day observance Monday.
New Gloucester firefighter George Carman was one of those who marched in his department’s color guard along the route from the AMVET Post 6 Hall to Memorial School. Last year Carman, who received a double lung transplant this winter, was driven through the parade event due to declining health.
Gwen Hunnewell Jordan, a Gold Star mother, laid a wreath along the route to commemorate the loss of loved ones who served their country in wars past and present. She lost her twin brother during war.
At a solemn ceremony at Memorial School, hundreds listened to the musical offerings from the Gray-New Gloucester high and middle school bands.
Civil War re-enactors representing the 15th Alabama, Company C, shot volleys during the ceremony.
The Rev. Linda K. Gard gave opening and closing prayers asking for healing and peace ahead, remembering the sacrifices made by those who serve in the military.
World War II veteran Ray Sylvester, wearing his military uniform, laid a wreath below the flagpole at the school, then saluted as taps was played.
State Rep. Ellie Espling, R-New Gloucester, gave a keynote speech talking about honor, commitment and sacrifice by soldiers serving this country at times of war.
Ray Sylvester, a World War II veteran, laid a wreath at Memorial School in New Gloucester during Memorial Day services Monday.
New Gloucester firefighters, including George Carman, left, Scott Doyle, Craig Elkanich, Molly Rich and Elaine Verrill, march during the Memorial Day parade in New Gloucester on Monday.
Civil War re-enactors from the 15th Alabama, Company C, shoot volleys of rounds at the Memorial Day parade sacred ceremony at Memorial School in New Gloucester on Monday.
Gwen Hunnewell Jordan, left, William Kiley of AMVET Post 6 and Sue Burrows honor the fallen at Memorial Day services in New Gloucester on Monday.
Gold Star mother Gwen Hunnewell Jordan of New Gloucester lays a memorial wreath at Upper Gloucester during Memorial Day services at New Gloucester on Monday.
Boy Scout Troop 135 prepares the American flag with the help of AMVET Post 6 member William Kiley during Memorial Day ceremonies at Memorial School in New Gloucester on Monday.
Ray Sylvester, a World War II veteran, lays a wreath at the base of the flagpole during Memorial Day servicess at Memorial School in New Gloucester on Monday.
The 15th Alabama, Company C, a civil war re-enactment group, participated in the Memorial Day parade at New Gloucester on Monday.
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