Image Gallery: Burlington Honors Those Lost in Defense of Freedom (Videos)
An image gallery of Burlington's Memorial Day services.
Burlington honored America's veterans and those lost defending our nation's freedom with a morning of ceremonies in honor of Memorial Day. The services began with the traditional morning Flag Raising Ceremony on the Town Commons. Robert Hogan, Director of Burlington Veterans Services, presided over the ceremony, which featured the raising of the flag by members of the Burlington American Legion. Jim Doherty, VFW Commander Bill Lewis and Norman Dooley raised a flag that recently flew over the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor (See video). At 10 a.m. the progression moved to the Chestnut Hill Cemetery for speeches, prayer and remembrances in honor of those who gave their lives in service to the country. The ceremony was well-attended by members of…
