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11.11.2022 Veterans Day Parade

Friday, November 11, 2022Fri, Nov 11, 2022 · 1h 14m · Broadcast by Fall River Government TV

Fall River, Massachusetts, hosted its annual Veterans Day Parade and a subsequent ceremony on November 11, 2022. The parade kicked off at approximately 1:00 PM from Kennedy Park, featuring participants such as the Veterans Service Officer Michaela Britto, representatives of veterans groups, military personnel, public officials, the Durfee High School NJROTC, various marching bands, and Gold Star families. Pamela Martin provided live coverage of the parade, which concluded outside Government Center.

The event highlighted personal stories of veterans, including Christopher Azevedo, a decorated Navy and Army veteran who shared his experience with PTSD and his journey to recovery, and Joshua Dion, a Navy veteran who overcame homelessness with the help of affordable housing programs. The coverage also detailed various support services available to veterans, such as the 988 hotline, Bristol County Samaritans, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Veterans Association of Bristol County. A segment also showcased Fall River's 80% scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Bicentennial Memorial Park, funded by $310,000 from the Community Preservation Act.

Following the parade, a ceremony was held in the atrium of Government Center, organized by the War Veterans Council and the City of Fall River. The ceremony included an opening prayer by Chaplain Ed Bailey, the National Anthem and "God Bless America" sung by Evan Masood, and remarks from Mayor Paul Coogan, City Administrator Seth Aitkins, and the War Veterans Council Commander. A poignant moment was the presentation of plaques by the "Give to Those" organization to the families of fallen heroes, funded by Collins Construction Company, followed by a poem reading by Beth Gonzalo, mother of fallen hero Ethan Gonslow. The ceremony concluded with a closing prayer by Reverend Andrew Sitson and the release of doves, emphasizing gratitude and continued support for veterans.

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