Lilliana Bissonnette ’27
Ilyriana Malota ’27
EE Staff Writers
As Memorial Day weekend arrived, Trumbull High Students took time to relax and wind down from the hectic month of AP Exams and Finals prep, spend time with family and friends, and reflect on the meaning behind the holiday.
Memorial Day, traditionally celebrated on the last Monday of May, honors the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed forces. While many students of course looked forward to the extra day off from school, as well as the extra couple hours of sleep, many are also able to recognize the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice that led to the iconic Memorial Day!
Although we weren’t able to enjoy the warm, summer-like weather we would have wished for, the rain definitely didn’t stop Trumbull High Students from making the most out of their weekend! Many students spent the holiday weekend participating in traditional activities such as barbeques, trips, family gatherings, and parties!
“I spent most of the weekend with my family and friends and was able to go to a really fun memorial day party”, said junior Myah Downing. “It was nice to have time together and enjoy the long weekend”.
Others took advantage of the long weekend to travel or spend time with friends.
“My family and I went to Newport for the day,” said junior Kassandra Zeni. “It was a great way to spend the weekend and also do some fun things like shop and try out new restaurants”.
While many enjoyed the time off engaging in various activities, some students balanced the fun with reflection. “Memorial Day is about more than just having a day off,” said junior Cade Volpicelli. “It’s important to remember the people who served our country and made the sacrifices that let us enjoy our freedom”.
Local Memorial Day ceremonies and parades also drew community members together to honor fallen service members. The Fairfield Memorial Day Parade, that continued regardless of the rainy weather holding back many other Connecticut parades, continued to march around Fairfield to recognize the holiday’s significance.
According to the Fairfield Parks & Recreation website, the Fairfield Memorial Day parade featured “veteran groups, military units, the Fairfield High School marching band, community groups and organizations, the Fairfield Police Department, and the Fairfield fire and paramedic units”. Other entertainment such as patriotic music played by a band as well as the ceremony paying tribute to veterans was also included.
As the school year enters its final weeks and students await the last day of school, the long weekend provided students with an opportunity to recharge from their classes workloads while remembering the true purpose of Memorial day, honoring the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives for the country.
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