 Community Remembers the Fallen on Memorial DayBrothers William and Earle Charbonneau joined the Navy together on Sept. 11, 1942, served together and died together when their ship was torpedoed off Italy 80 years ago this May.  Clarksburg World War II Casualty Coming Home; Towns Hold Memorial ServicesIn October, they got a letter that so many parents would come to dread — their son, Marine Private 1st Class Edwin S. King, had been killed in action on Sept. 24, 1942.  Hoosac Valley Pupils Celebrate Memorial Day With Readings, MusicThe celebration at Hoosac Elementary was coordinated by teacher Marie McCarron, who led a similar event at Brayton Elementary School in North Adams for years.  North Adams High School Athletes Place Flags on Veterans GravesAthletes from Drury High School and McCann Technical School gave up the rare free Saturday morning to place flags on veterans graves in Southview Cemetery.  Berkshire County Remembers Veterans on Memorial DayCommunities throughout the county held Memorial Day Ceremonies to reflect and remember veterans.  Veterans Make Memorial Day Trek to War MemorialNorth County American Legion members made their way to the summit of Mount Greylock early on Sunday morning for their 89th pilgrimage to the state's War Memorial.  Clarksburg, Lanesborough Remember the Missing & Fallen for Memorial DayMemorial Day is in particular a day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, said Joseph Bushika of Peter A. Cook VFW Post 9144.  Planning for Cheshire Memorial Day Parade Already UnderwayThe town is has already begun working on plans for its annual Memorial Day parade, scheduled for 1 p.m. on May 29. |
