On Monday, May 26, the town observed Memorial Day with the traditional parade from Hull High School down Main Street to Spring Street, and ending at the Gold Star Mothers Memorial at Hull Village Cemetery.

The keynote speaker this year was Colonel Francis J. Curtis (Retired), who served for more than 32 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. His is a recipient of the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart.

Following the ceremony, town officials dedicated four squares in memory of Hull veterans — Joseph Mario Grieco, Sr. at Standish Avenue and Beacon Road; John D. Zullo at D Street and Nantasket Avenue (on the beach side); the Chase family – including Robert, Joseph, John, and Harold – at Samoset Avenue and Phipps Street; and Edward Charles O’Brien at Edgewater Road and Sixth Street.

Photos by Skip Tull and James Lampke.

Following the parade, marchers gathered at the Gold Star Mothers Memorial at Hull Village Cemetery… [Skip Tull photo]

David Irwin of Hull American Legion Post 140… [Skip Tull photo]

Chloe Hedrick sang the National Anthem… [Skip Tull photo]

Hull Police Officer Leanne Marshalsea and Officer Peddocks… [Skip Tull photo]

Colonel Frank Curtis was the keynote speaker… [Skip Tull photo]

Marchers in the parade included Hull’s police and fire departments, town officials, and community groups… [Skip Tull photo]

Point Allerton Coast Guard Commander Justin Young handed out small American flags… [Skip Tull photo]

The Rev. Scott Euvrard gave the invocation… [Skip Tull photo]

A gun salute marked the dedication of squares in memory of local veterans. [James Lampke photo]

A square was dedicated in honor of Joseph Mario Grieco, Sr. at Standish Avenue and Beacon Road. [James Lampke photo]

A square was dedicated in honor of the Chase family – including Robert, Joseph, John, and Harold – at Samoset Avenue and Phipps Street. [James Lampke photo]