×

GALLERY: 2023 Wellsville Memorial Day

Wellsville Fire Chief Barry Podwel, firefighter Jeff Cope and Lt. Chad Elliot salute while firefighter Jarrod Grimm raises the flag and then lowers it to half staff. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Wellsville Fire Chief Barry Podwel, firefighter Jeff Cope and Lt. Chad Elliot salute while firefighter Jarrod Grimm raises the flag and then lowers it to half staff. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Former State Rep. Tim Ginter holds up a miniature version of the rededicated highway sign honoring PVC Melvin Newlin. The sign was revised to include his status as a Medal of Honor Recipient. The revised highway signs were installed on May 26. Newlin, who was killed in Vietnam, is one of two Medal of Honor recipients in Columbiana County. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Air Force veteran Joe Traina of Wellsville speaks on his military experience. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
A military jet flies over Spring Hill Cemetery during the Memorial Day Ceremony. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel speaks about the history of Memorial Day. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Jennifer Harris sings “God Bless America.” (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Conner Hooper, Wellsville High School Class of 2023 co-valedictorian, reads the Gettysburg Address. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Brooklyn Brophey, Wellsville High School Class of 2023 co-valedictorian, reads “Flanders Fields.” (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Wellsville Mayor Bob Boley speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Ceremony participants stand facing the flag while the National Anthem is played. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
The Wellsville High School Band plays the National Anthem. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Master of Ceremonies Mark Croksey lights the Eternal Flame. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Wellsville Fire Chief Barry Podwel and firefighters Jarrod Grimm, Jeff Cope and Lt. Chad Elliot arrive for the ceremony. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Red, white and blue flowers were placed on the memorial listing the names of local service members killed in action. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)
Red, white and blue flowers were placed on the memorial listing the names of local service members killed in action. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)

The Village of Wellsville celebrated Memorial Day with a ceremony at the Melvin Newlin Memorial Chapel at Springhill Cemetery. During the ceremony a military jet flew over and Wellsville High School Class of 2023 Co-valedictorians Brooklyn Brophey and Conner Hooper gave readings. There were several speakers, the Eternal Flame was lit and Jennifer Harris performed several patriotic musical selections. There was also a dedication of the revised highway sign honoring PVC Melvin E. Newlin to recognize his status as a Medal of Honor recipient.

Starting at $2.99/week.

Subscribe Today