New Britain herald., 1929-05-31
NEW BRITAIN PAYS
 TRIBUTE ID HEROES
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girls organizations also were in line.
 Services at Central Park
 At Broad street the parade coun- termarched and came back to the Civil War memorial at Central park, There services for the Civil War veterans were held.
 In behalf of the local post of the Grand Army of the Republic. Adju- tant William F. Sternberg placed . wreath at the base of the mep orial. Other wreaths were placed by the G. A. R. Auxiliary, the Sons of Vet erans, the Daughters of Veterans and Eddy-Glover post. American Legion. Following this. George 4. Quigley. former mayor. read Lincoln's Get tysburg address.
 His voice scarcely audible through the roar of traffic and the changing of street car gongs. aged Adjutant Sternberg made his report on the graves of Civil War veterans which had been decorated for Memorial Day. As the adjutant was helped from the platform, the report was repeated for the benefit of those who had not heard 1t.
 Mayor Paonessa's Address
 Mayor Paonessa spoke as follows:
 Today is set aside as Memorial Day. It is a day when all should pause and pay tribute to those who went forth in defense of their coun- try.
 T consider it real privilege and q high honor to participate in these exercises, and it is quite fitting that I make mention of the great sacri- flee and the patriotism of those who have gone, but it is no profit for us to eulogize these men. or to sound the praises of all who bore arms in the defense of their country. un- less we take to heart. the lessons they have taught us. They have gone. and they have shown their de- votion to great cause, and they have left us to see to it. that the cause shall not be betrayed. whether in war or in peace.
 Tt may be said, with truth, that the dangers of peace are worse than the dangers of war. Every day, in all walks of life, forces are contend ing about us, and on one side or the other of these bloodless battles. all of us must arraign ourselves. and ii is appropriate for us on a day like this, that we once more pledge our selves to keep faith with America. in the same manner as those noble heroes who have gone before us.
 While it is impossible for us 10 do more than do honor to their memory. and to erect lasting memo rials, we can pledge ourselves anew to carry out the principals for which they laid down their lives. We cherish their memory by erecting memorials, and by so doing, we hon. or all those who fought and died that our nation might live. whether buried in the soil of their mother country. or buried in the blood- drenched battle fields.
 Tt is sad but inspiring, to see you. comrades of the dead, who with equal patriotism. upheld the flag Of our country. turn out in such great numbers. to pay tribute to your un- fortunate brothers. You may feel assured that the city of New Brit ain is proud to have such sons.
 ITO the mothers and fathers and relatives of the illustrious dead. there must be a solemn pride. les seninE your sorrow. in the thought that those dear to you. that gave up their lives on the altar of liberty, have done much toward changing for the better. the face of the worIl And also, the thought that those who die for such great causes, do not die in vain.
 Tn conclusion. may I ask. that all of you. during your moments of meditation today. offer up your prayer for the repose of the soul. of those. who gave their all for us'
 After the mayor had spoken, the members of the local post of the Grand Army passed through the monument The band played the Star Spangled Banner and the Rev. John J. keane pronounced the bene- diction. Company I. 169th regiment. fired a volley over the monument and bugler sounded Taps
 World War Memorial Services
 Immediately following the services at the Square. the parade moved to the world war memorial at Walnut Hill no rlr Dh ho world war dead took place. The American Legion band played America. after which the invocation was given by Rev William Ross.
 This is the first Memorial Day since the dedication and completion of the monument here" declared Maurice H. Pease. commander of Eddy-Glover post in his brief ad- dress. and I wish to express the gratitude of the American Legion to the city for the way they have re- our fallen comrades. whose names are here inscribed in bronze.
 ''1n our feeble way, we come here to pay tribute to these men. We come here to show respect to their memories. They gave their lives that right shall be the master Of might.
 They gave their lives that peace and brotherhood might prevail. that our children shall have the heritage Of freedom. The best tribute that we can give to them is to show them that they have not given their lives in vain.
 This memorial will help us to keep in mind those who died. The Legion. in memory of the who have gone. now places this wreath on the monu- 
 Wreaths Placed by Organizations
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