 Berkshire County Towns Remember the Fallen on Memorial DayDaniel Sargent's cousin inspired him to serve his country and he'll be off to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point this fall to join the class of 2029.  Memorial Day a Time for 'Acknowledging Cost of Peace'As the county remembers its fallen over the past 250 years, Kurtis Durocher reminded the gathering at Town Hall that Memorial Day isn't about glorifying war.  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. |
