Medford Celebrates Memorial Day

Medford held its annual Memorial Day Celebration Monday morning at Oak Grove Cemetery.

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MPD Honor Guard

The Medford Police Honor Guard

Oak Grove Cemetery

John Granara from American Legion, Post 45 served as Master of Ceremonies

DA Marion Ryan

Middlesex DA Marion Ryan

Charlie Hartnett

Medford Police officer Charlie Hartnett, a veteran of the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, delivered General Logan’s Original Order

Invited guests

Invited guests

Richard Martin

Richard Martin, Commander, American Legion, Post 45 (speaking) and Stephen Hanson, Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1012 (seated, left)

Giant American flag

The crowd helped unfurl Medford’s oversize American flag

– Photos by Paul Rapatano