The Town of Reading’s Memorial Day parade kicked off this morning at 9:00 AM under rainy skies, followed by services at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Below you’ll find the speakers, performances, and our photos from the event. The original high-resolution and uncompressed versions are available on our Facebook page.
| Master of Ceremonies | William (Will) Valliere, Reading Veterans’ Service Officer |
| Invocation | Reverend Steven Zukus, Christ the Kings Parish, U.S. Navy Veteran |
| Colors | Presented by Reading Police Department Color Guard |
| National Anthem | RMHS Band |
| Governor’s Proclamation | Staff Director for Rep. Haggerty’s Office, Zack Dhaliwal |
| General Logan’s Memorial Day General Orders | Raymond Boyd Superintendent Of Soldiers and Sailors Graves |
| America the Beautiful | RMHS Band |
| Welcome Comments | Jayne Wellman, Town Manager |
| Memorial Day Greetings | Reading Select Board Vice Chair Karen Rose Gillis |
| Roll Call of Honor | Jill Mayberry, U.S. Air Force Veteran |
| Placing of the Wreath | Staff Director for Rep. Haggerty’s Office, Zack Dhaliwal/ Wil Valliere |
| Guest Speaker | CAPT Steven Rock, U.S. Navy (Ret.) |
| Battle Hymn of the Republic | RMHS Band |
| Taps | RMHS Brass Section |
