A salute as the flag was raised by Grand Marshall Joe Bellino and Brig. General Oscar DePriest (ret) and Taps was played to end the ceremony
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Veteran’s Memorial Park was full as Bedford celebrated Memorial Day on Monday.
Paul Purchia welcomes the participants and guestsBrigadier General Oscar DePriest, US Army, Ret.Selectmen Chair Mark SiegenthalerBoy Scouts distributed water that was provided by the American Legion Auxiliary
Bedford’s State Representative Ken GordonCol. Michael A. Vogel, Commander, 66th Air Base Group at Hanscom FieldAnnouncing the essay contest winnersFirst prize in the essay contestThe final blessing