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

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
After parade canceled, police drive to vets' homes for ceremonies
The Memorial Day parade in Berkeley Heights was canceled, but the community wanted to make sure its veterans know how much they are appreciated.

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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