Memorial Day 2023 in Webster began early in the morning for local veterans who made their yearly trek to all local cemeteries in remembrance of those who gave the supreme sacrifice to keep the country free.

 3 generations of the Lipski family.

Kickoff for the parade was 11 a.m. with veterans groups, police, fire, schools, scouts and civic groups participating. The Pulaski Brass Band, Bartlett High School Band and Shepherd Hill Regional High School Band all marched to patriotic tunes. A float this year was sponsored by Webster Fish and Game Club.

The Webster Court of Honor was the site of the annual Memorial Day program on a beautiful Monday afternoon.

  George Bibeau, Grand Marshal Adelard Marier and 

Sen. Ryan Fattman.

Master of Ceremonies for the program was former State Rep. Paul Kujawski who introduced Veterans Council Chaplain Randy Snow to give the invocation.

Grand Marshal Adelard Leo Marier was recognized by Veterans Council Commander Victor Jankowski. A Navy veteran, Mr. Marier was presented with a plaque commemorating the honor he received as Grand Marshal.

The National Anthem was sung by Ellie Adams, a graduating senior at Bartlett High School. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Francesca Zacarro, a third grade student at All Saints School. The Gettysburg Address was read by Pharell Assizo, a senior at Bartlett High School.

The solemn placing of the wreaths was handled by local veterans and citizens.

Guest speaker for the program was Stephen Rogerson, a certified Massachusetts and VA Accredited Veterans Services Officer for the town of Dudley for the past seven years. Mr. Rogerson is an Army veteran who served more than twelve years in both domestic and foreign duties from the Cold War through Desert Storm in the Field Artillery.