The City of Springfield and Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services wishes to extend an invitation to the public for our observance of Memorial Day.
We would be honored to have our community attend Friday, May 22nd at 12:00PM, on the steps of City Hall, as we honor our nation’s heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice and helped secure our freedom and liberties. Immediately following the speaking program, a memorial wreath will be placed at each of the five veteran monuments, located at Veterans Way across from City Hall.
Mayor Sarno states, “The City of Springfield is proud and honored to hold our annual Memorial Day Ceremony. I want to thank Veterans’ Services Director Joe DeCaro and his dedicated staff for their continued efforts on behalf of our veterans. We want to acknowledge and honor the memory of our brave and dedicated veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Their sacrifice, and that of their families – for that chair at the kitchen table is not only empty on holidays, but every day as we continue to enjoy the freedoms of democracy – must continue to be honored and remembered. Freedom is never free, and it is because of our veterans that we are the beacon of democracy, strength, hope, freedom, and opportunity. God Bless our veterans and God Bless the City of Springfield.”
Any questions may be directed to Joe DeCaro, Director of Veterans’ Services, at (413)787-6141 or email at jdecaro@springfieldcityhall.com.
