Memorial Day in Pottstown

Photo by Evan Brandt

Pottstown Mayor Sharon Thomas addresses the crowd during Monday's Memorial Day Ceremonies following the placement of a wreath for the fallen of each of the nation's wars.

From the opening of Memorial Park's spray park, to downtown Pottstown's war memorials, to the signature parade and a moving ceremony at the Vietnam War Memorial, the last three days in Pottstown are likely emblematic of Memorial weekends across the nation.

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