Coronavirus News: Boy Scout honors veterans by playing taps nightly outside Paramus Veterans Home

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Boy Scout plays taps nightly outside veterans home
The nursing home for veterans has had several deaths from coronavirus.

PARAMUS, New Jersey (WABC) -- A solemn performance in New Jersey honors the veterans who have died during this pandemic.

A local Boy Scout has been playing taps on a nightly basis outside the Paramus Veterans Home.

He was joined last night by congressmen Josh Gottheimer and Bill Pascrell.

The veterans' home has seen more than 70 deaths since the pandemic began.

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