Kayleigh Thomas

1 week ago | wwlp.com | Kayleigh Thomas

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Memorial Day traditions in western Massachusetts continued in East Longmeadow. The American Legion held a special ceremony to honor and remember our fallen heroes. Dozens of people, including veterans and their families, lined up outside East Longmeadow High School to pay their respects. The ceremony began with Legion members marching to the flagpole, where a gun salute and the traditional playing of “Taps” took place.

1 week ago | wwlp.com | Kayleigh Thomas

AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – Governor Maura Healey joined veterans and their families for a Memorial Day observance in Agawam. This ceremony united people to honor the brave service members who’ve given their lives for our country. The sun shined on the rows of white and grey headstones of fallen military heroes at Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam, adorned with American flags. Veterans and their loved ones gathered to honor their memory and bravery during a ceremony.

2 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Kayleigh Thomas

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the city of Springfield held a commemorative ceremony to remember our fallen heroes. This ceremony was a time to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It included speeches from veterans and local and state officials, and a wreath-laying. For many, Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer activities like family cookouts, trips to the beach, or taking advantage of sales. But a Vietnam veteran, Sgt.

2 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Kayleigh Thomas

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Springfield’s two public municipal golf courses have undergone major multi-million-dollar renovations. Clubhouses at Veterans Memorial and Franconia golf courses have both been upgraded. Neither course has seen any major updates since they were built in the 1960s. On Friday, Mayor Domenic Sarno and city officials got to tour the renovations at the Veterans Memorial Golf Course Clubhouse.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kayleigh Thomas

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the city of Springfield held a commemorative ceremony to remember our fallen heroes. This ceremony was a time to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It included speeches from veterans and local and state officials, and a wreath-laying. For many, Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer activities like family cookouts, trips to the beach, or taking advantage of sales. But a Vietnam veteran, Sgt.