Franklin Fallen Heroes' Upcoming Remembrance Ceremonies
In honor of the 45 Franklin Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, remembrance ceremonies are held on the anniversary of their KIA date.
The ceremonies are led by members of the American Legion Post 75 and VFW Post 3402 and are held at 9:00 AM on the Veterans Memorial Walkway on the Franklin Town Common.
Family members, friends and members of the community are all welcome to attend. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be postponed to the following day.
- January 26 – William O. Martello - WWII
- February 18 – Alan W. Willard - Vietnam
- February 22 – James P. Murray - WWI
- February 24 – David Laughlan III - WWII
- February 26 – Richard L. Desper - Vietnam
- March 10 – Marshall E. Rollins - WWII
- March 10 – John A. Schur - WWII
- March 18 – Elton E. Ekstrom - WWII
- March 30 – W. Franklin Lynch - WWI
Franklin TV has recorded each of the ceremonies. You can view the archive on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbAODFjFPJ0zOqXRuHZ5-_LPf6UwmBNSA
You can also find the collection -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/07/fallen-hero-recognition-ceremonies-for.html
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| Fallen Heroes' Remembrance Ceremonies on Town Common: January - March 2025 |
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