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Norwich Holds Annual Memorial Day Parade
Families in Norwich turned out for the annual Memorial Day parade.
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Ceremony at Iwo Jima Memorial Honors Lives Lost During World War II Battle
In addition to the parades, there was also one very special ceremony Monday at New Britain’s National Iwo Jima Memorial. It specifically honored the lives lost during one of the most significant battles during World War II.
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Newly Constructed Memorial Bridge Honors Lives of Veterans in Bristol
Veterans and their families gathered to honor the fallen and check out what’s been added to a newly constructed bridge that honors their lives.
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Folks Gather at Connecticut Beaches for Memorial Day
People spent Memorial Day along the Connecticut shoreline and enjoyed the beautiful weather.
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica Made by Students on Float During Middletown Parade
In honor of Memorial Day, there are several parades planned across the state on Monday, but one particular float in the Middletown parade has even more significance.
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Memorial Day Parade Held in Glastonbury
Glastonbury residents turned out for the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday.
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Memorial Day Events Bring Communities Together to Remember Fallen Heroes
Observing Memorial Day, many communities came together to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Around the state, there were several festive and moving parades. Marching the streets of Rocky Hill Monday morning, thousands paid tribute to America’s fallen soldiers. “This means a lot to us. It’s a big day for us,” said Jim Vendetti. Vendetti, an Army veteran...
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Nearly 30 People Arrested for DUI Over Memorial Day Weekend
State police said 29 people have been arrested for driving under the influence this holiday weekend. Connecticut State Police have released weekend traffic statistics for Memorial Day weekend, which shows nearly 500 speeding violations and approximately 250 calls for motor vehicle crashes – 25 of which had reported injuries. Troopers said three people died in crashes over the holiday weekend,…
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Servicemembers, Veterans Honored in West Haven During Memorial Day Weekend
The city of West Haven honored veterans and soldiers at the Walk of Honor adding more bricks engraved with their names.
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Servicemembers, Veterans Honored in West Haven During Memorial Day Weekend
The city of West Haven honored veterans and soldiers at the Walk of Honor adding more bricks engraved with their names. “As we take time to honor all veterans, it is also necessary to reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation,” West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi said. A sacrifice that’s being remembered in West Haven...
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Hundreds Come Together for Memorial Day Parade in Wethersfield
People in Wethersfield got an early start to the long, holiday weekend.
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City of West Haven Honoring Those Who Gave Ultimate Sacrifice
The city of West Haven honored veterans and soldiers at the Walk of Honor, adding more bricks there.
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5 Things to Know About Memorial Day Including Its Controversies
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of retail discounts. Memorial Day has long been a source of contention and contradiction, from its shifting origin stories to today’s mattress sales.
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People Head to Beaches, State Parks to Kick Off Memorial Day Weekend
People across Connecticut took advantage of the great weather to begin the unofficial start of the summer season at beaches and state parks across Connecticut.
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This Is the History and Meaning Behind Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to pause and reflect as a nation.
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Busy Memorial Day Travel Weekend Begins
Millions of travelers have begun their Memorial Day Weekend travel, with the weekend expected to bring record numbers of people of the move.
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Three Tips on How to Safely Handle Food While Barbecuing on Memorial Day
It’s barbecue season! But before firing up the grill for Memorial Day, here are some tips on how best to avoid food poisoning at backyard BBQs.
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Her Viral Tweet Started a Movement to Visit Graves of Fallen Heroes Whose Families Can't Be There on Memorial Day
The Honor Project needs more volunteers to help.
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Civil War Veterans and Soldiers Remembered in Vernon
The descendants of Union army veterans paid tribute to their service and sacrifice in Vernon for Memorial Day.
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Civil War Veterans and Soldiers Remembered in Vernon
Honoring the men who fought during the Civil War. The descendants of Union army veterans paid tribute to their service and sacrifice in Vernon for Memorial Day. As Taps plays at the Grove Hill Cemetery in Vernon, members of the Sons of Union Veterans honor those who fought and died during the Civil War. “They saved the country at that…