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WATCH: Town Honors WWII Veteran Who Has Never Missed Memorial Day
Everett Allen has attended every Memorial Day observance since 1946.
WEST BROOKFIELD — While the Memorial Day parade in West Brookfield was canceled, the community came together to recognize one veteran with a special tradition.
Everett Allen is 99 years old. The World War II veteran has attended every Memorial Day observance since 1946.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, on Monday, Allen dressed in his full uniform from 1945 and was honored by his community.
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“I want to say thank you to everybody who got involved in this today because it’s a complete surprise to me,” he said. “I’m amazed because I didn’t expect anything like this. I had planned just a prayer and a salute to the colors.”
