Trenton, MI – Hundreds paid their respects during a cold and rainy Memorial Day parade in Trenton.
We spoke to Vietnam veteran and Trenton native, Frank Burlew. “It’s fantastic, it’s a lot better than what I got when I came home.”
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On Saturday, hundreds took part in an annual tradition honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
“We’re grateful for them and what they’ve done for our country and we don’t let the kids forget,” said one mom with her young kids.
The parade ended at the Trenton Veteran’s Memorial Library. This memorial honors the 61 Trenton soldiers who died for our country.
“The Memorial Day parade is one of our great events,” said Trenton Police Chief Mike Hawkins. “You can see how many people are out here braving the cold weather and the rain, but in Trenton we love our community,” the chief added.
The veterans of VFW Post 1888 in Trenton worked with the city …which pitched in funds to cover additional renovations.
“It brings tears, I mean, all the sacrifices that we did for this country and the freedom everyone enjoys. This is what we want to bring to the future we the veterans are giving back this to the country that loved us,” said Vietnam veteran Burlew.
A woman waving an American flag added “ot’s important for everyone to remember our freedom isn’t free and so many citizens and soldiers died so we could be out here on a day like this.”