Bedford Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony

BEDFORD, MA — For thousands across the country and in town, Monday is more than a day off from work but a day to honor those who served and continue to serve our country. To honor those service men and women in Bedford, the town is hosting it's annual Veterans Day Ceremony.

The ceremony will start at noon at Veterans Memorial Park, on The Great Road across from Bedford Shopping Center. Bedford’s Public Safety Honor Guard will escort the Patriotic Holiday Committee members and Dignitaries from Patriot Statue along the walkway to the Monument, while Parade March is being played by the Bedford Minutemen. Chaplain John Cooper of American Legion will lead the opening prayer.

Joe Piantedosi, Vice-Chair/Patriotic Holiday Committee will offer opening remarks and the Bedford Boy Scouts will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The Bedford High School marching band will play the national anthem.

This year's speakers include:

• Jon O’Connor, Commander, American Legion Post 221
• Al Chisholm, Senior Vice Commander, VFW Post 1628
• Mike Rosenberg, Chair, Bedford Selectmen
• State Representative Ken Gordon
• State Senator Mike Barrett

A presentation of the memorial wreath and flags will be open to all attendees who would like to remember special veterans who touched their lives.

Residents are welcome to head back to American Legion Post 221 on The Great Road for lunch. In case of inclement weather, ceremonies will be moved to the Bedford High School Auditorium.

Are you a veteran or know someone special you're honoring on Monday? Share your story with Patch along with a photo and we'll feature it as part of a Veterans Day story. Email photos and tell us your story at [email protected]. (Only send photos you took or have the rights to use.)