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Blawnox honors veterans with parade, memorial service

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People line Freeport Road in Blawnox for the 2023 Memorial Day Parade on May 29. The parade featured bands, marching units, antique cars and kids on bikes.
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Blawnox hosted a Memorial Day Parade and service on May 29, 2023 that broought out bands, marching units and antique cars.
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A marching unit displays the colors during the Blawnox Memorial Day parade along Freeport Road on May 29.
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Peas and carrots appeared in the Blawnox Memorial Day parade on May 29.
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Mike Belotti, Navy veteran and Blawnox American Legion member, with American Legion flag in hand, participates in the borough’s Memorial Day parade.
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Veterans Alphonse Manchini, George Boyal and John Young participate in Blawnox’s Memorial Day parade
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The Rev. Stephen Abaukaka, chaplain for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, gave the benediction at the Blawnox Memorial Day service May 29 at the veterans monument in the borough.

Hundreds of people lined Freeport Road in Blawnox for the borough’s Memorial Day parade and service on May 29.

Participants included borough council members, local veterans, classic car drivers, the Fox Chapel Area High School Band, members of the Blawnox Community Garden and the Blawnox, Fox Chapel and Aspinwall fire departments.

A service immediately followed the parade at the borough veterans monument. Army Spec. 4 Ken Messing placed a wreath, and speakers included Debbie Laskey, borough council president. Rev. Stephen Abaukaka, chaplain for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, gave the benediction.

Blawnox Mayor Anthony W. Gross was master of ceremonies

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