The day began gloriously. It was like many a Memorial Day. The parade left town hall. The band played. Officials spoke at Milton Cemetery, notably Sergeant Greg Kelly of Dorchester who extolled those gathered to “get involved” and that the only person stopping you from doing what you need or want to do . . . is you. Please click “Read more” for a slide show of yesterday’s observance here in Milton and a video from PBS Newshour on “Honor Flights”.

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This is a particularly poignant piece. It is estimated between 800 – 1000 WWII veterans die every day. From the PBS News Hour