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Memorial Day celebrated in Lawrence and Cedarhurst
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At Zion Park in Lawrence, a wreath-laying ceremony prior to the Memorial Day Parade commemorated those who died in America’s wars.
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Several diverse organizations marched in the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Memorial Day Parade, including the Cedarhurst-based Ancient Order of Hibernians.
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Youthful patriotism was on display on the parade route.
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Military veterans, local firefighters and other organizations took part in the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies on Monday.
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Andrew J. Psrise Cedarhurst Park hosted a memorial service after the parade. "Taps" was played at the end of the ceremony.
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Remembering the military servicemen and women who lost their lives in combat to protect this nation is what Memorial Day is about, and the annual Lawrence-Cedarhurst march from the firehouse at Central and Washington avenues to Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park completed that mission.
The event’s began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial in Zion Park in Lawrence. It ended with a memorial service at the park that included a special remembrance for Parise. The longtime mayor of Cedarhurst died in February. He was a World War II veteran.
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