Coronavirus News: After Memorial Day parade canceled, police drive to vets' homes for individual ceremonies

Monday, May 25, 2020
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, New Jersey (WABC) -- The Memorial Day parade in Berkeley Heights was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the community wanted to make sure its veterans know how much they are recognized and appreciated.

Members of the police department drove to the homes of veterans -- one by one -- and held brief ceremonies outside each home.

The meaningful gesture was to recognize their service and sacrifice.

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