Crowd ignores rain on Memorial Day

Judy Rothman and Tom Quinlan shared an umbrella and a smile after receiving medals at the Memorial Day observance.
Judy Rothman and Tom Quinlan shared an umbrella and a smile after receiving medals at the Memorial Day observance.
Mayor Brendan Coyne led the singing of "God Bless America."
Mayor Brendan Coyne led the singing of “God Bless America.”
"We can't bring them back," Master Sgt. Bailey said, "but we can continue the work they started."
“We can’t bring them back,” Master Sgt. Bailey said, “but we can continue the work they started.”
Guest speaker Ed Moulton recalled having to tell families that their husbands and dads wouldn't be coming home.
Guest speaker Ed Moulton recalled his days as a unit commander when he had to tell families that their husbands and dads wouldn’t be coming home.
Korean War veteran Ray Mellin (center) and World War II veteran Al Mazzocca(right) placed wreaths at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
Korean War veteran Ray Mellin (center) and World War II veteran Al Mazzocca(right) placed wreaths at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.