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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Businesses deliver thanks, lunch to healthcare workers
MEMORIAL DAY 2020
By Everett Bishop The Citizen
The Berlin High School Marching Band makes its way down Farmington Avenue during the town's 2019 Memorial Day parade. File photo
Parades canceled but plans for recognition march on By Everett Bishop The Citizen
Memorial Day parades have fallen victim to the COVID19 pandemic. Communities across the state have announced parade cancellations. However, officials remain committed to providing recognition for those who died in military services.
Bob Francis, Durham’s Memorial Day Parade chairman and commander of American Legion Post 184, said “it is possible that a small, limited participation ceremony will take place” in Durham depending on the state’s progress managing the virus. Francis said any update will be announced by Friday.
Roberts got in touch with George J. Bikakis of Central Pizza and they came up with a plan to support local essential workers.
Two local businesses have combined to give back to healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 “George said he was willing to donate five pizzas a pandemic. day to local retirement Wayne Roberts, owner of homes and people like Premier Limousine, said that,” Roberts said. “We althat he was looking at so want to deliver five or ways to help the commuso pizzas to New Britain nity since business had General Hospital for slowed during the panNurse’s Week.” demic. See Workers, A18
Middlefield, which typically joins in Durham’s parade, is planning its traditional Memorial Day ceremony on the town green, according to First Selectman Edward Bailey. “We usually have a pretty small group show up,” he said. “And the event is outside so people will be able See Parades, A18
Healthcare workers receive individually packaged slices of pizza courtesy of Central Pizza. The food was delivered by Premier Limousine. Photo courtesy of Wayne Roberts
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