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Monday, May 13, 2024
Memorial Day Parade scheduled for May 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Sunday, March 10, 2024
2 of Franklin's Fallen Heroes recognized today, March 10
Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins, the son of Carl and Bessie Rollins, was born on May 23, 1925. Marshall lived with his parents and sister at 51 Crescent Street.
Marshall E. Rollins attended Franklin High School but left high school at the end of his junior year to join the Marine Corps.
Private First Class Marshall Rollins served in the Fourth Marine Division for nearly three years, participating in the Battles of Roi, Namur, Tinian, Saipan and Iwo Jima. His division received a Presidential Unit Citation for their efforts in the Saipan battle. PFC Marshall Rollins sustained an injury in this battle but later returned to active duty on Iwo Jima.
Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins was severely injured on March 10, 1945 in the fighting at Iwo Jima, was evacuated to the U.S. Hospital in the Mariannas and subsequently succumbed to his battle injuries in the Guam Hospital on April 2, 1945.
Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins, U.S. Marine Corps, was 19 years old at the time of his death while serving in the service of his country in World War II.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/fallen-hero-private-first-class.html
Fallen Hero: Private First Class Rollins |
Fallen Hero: Second Lieutenant John A. Schur, U.S. Army Air Corps
Second Lieutenant John A. Schur was born on July 26, 1922, the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Schur. John lived at 124 Beaver Street with his parents while attending the Franklin Public Schools. John graduated from Franklin High School in 1940 as Class Valedictorian. John was also very active in scouting and attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
Following graduation from high school, John entered Northeastern University to study chemical engineering and was on the Dean’s List for his 3 years there. John left Northeastern to enlist in the U.S. Air Corps on October 17, 1942.
In raids over Tokyo Second Lieutenant Schur was highly commended for his outstanding ability and courage when he left his post as navigator to repair and put back into operation radio and radar equipment which had become inoperable during the flight. In a later raid over Tokyo, 2nd LT John H. Schur was aboard a B-25 bomber loaded with bombs when the bomber sustained a direct hit and disappeared in a burst of an explosion over the heart of the city on March 10, 1945.
Second Lieutenant John A. Schur, U.S. Army Air Corps, was 22 years old at the time of his death over Tokyo while serving his country during World War II.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/fallen-hero-second-lieutenant-john.html
Fallen Hero: Second Lt Schur |
Sunday, September 10, 2023
The Franklin Community is invited to the 9/11 ceremony at the Senior Center
"The Franklin Community is invited to attend our annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 9 AM on September 11th, 2023 at the Franklin Senior Center.
The program will run about 30 minutes, and retired New York City Police Sergeant Paul Faenza will serve as our keynote speaker."
The Franklin Community is invited to the 9/11 ceremony at the Senior Center |
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony, and Taps Across America - Information & Reminders - May 29, 2023
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony |
"Hi Everyone, I wanted to let everyone know that the Memorial Day Parade route is the same as last year. See the photo below.
As you can see, the parade does not go along Union St.
Also, the town common side of Church Square is closed to spectators. This is to allow vehicles carrying veterans and the fire trucks access for drop off and fire truck parking.
You can view the parade from the church side of Church Square.
Areas are also roped off on the common and we ask spectators to honor these and not try to cross the ropes.
Lastly, any chairs on the common are for parade participants and not spectators.
Thank you.John Hefele"
This Monday around 10:30 am there will be several roads closed in the downtown area for the annual Memorial Day Parade. You can expect closures of Depot Street, Main Street, West Central Street, Union Street, Beaver Street, and Church Square. We’ll see you there!
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CswQNZuryIJ/
Tim will be playing taps on the Franklin Town Common on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at 3 PM.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ROAD CLOSURES |
Memorial Day Parade route |
Saturday, May 6, 2023
SAVE-THE-DATES for MEMORIAL DAY 2023
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Memorial Day 2023 - Save-the-Dates
Memorial Day 2023 - Save-the-Dates
Memorial Day Breakfast, Parade and Ceremony
Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday through an act of Congress in 1971, and its roots date back to the Civil War era.
Memorial Day honors members of the U.S. Military who sacrificed their lives while defending our nation.
Please join us for these upcoming Memorial Day events.
Read more -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/memorial-day-2023-save-dates
Memorial Day 2023 - Save-the-Dates |
Monday, May 30, 2022
Memorial Day
Reminder that the parade starts at 10:30 and the ceremony is scheduled for Noon on the Town Common. The parade route can be found -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/05/reminder-memorial-day-parade-starts-at.html
Veterans Walkway on the Franklin Town Common |
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Reminder: Memorial Day - Parade starts at 10:30, ceremony at Town Common at noon
Join us for the annual Memorial Day Parade to honor those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
A ceremony will follow on the Town Common at Noon. All are welcome!
Parade route map:
Parade route map |
Memorial Day - Parade starts at 10:30, ceremony at Town Common at noon |
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Memorial Day 2022 - Weekend event schedule - Save-the-Dates
Memorial Day 2022 - Save-the-Dates
Join us as we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country
Memorial Day 2022 - Weekend event schedule - Save-the-Dates |
Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/memorial-day-2022-save-dates