The Town of Hingham Department of Veterans’ Services and the Hingham Veterans’ Council held our Annual Memorial Day Observance today, Monday, May 27th 2019. Hingham Town Moderator, Michael Puzo, began the ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at Town Hall.
The Hingham High School Band, under the direction of Brian Cincotta, performed several pieces of patriotic music; as Student Athlete Nick Capodilupo sang his rendition of our National Anthem.
The Principal Speaker was Hingham resident, SFC Roger Knight, US Army.
After the official remarks, Town Clerk Eileen McCracken read the names of those Hingham Veterans who passed since Memorial Day 2018. Wreaths were laid in honor of all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, ALL Veterans and their families were invited for a buffet-style luncheon at the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall, served by Hart Catering.
All student participants were treated to ice cream, on site, provided by Nona’s of Hingham Square.