Catch up on the news this week in Brecksville.
If you were busy all week and missed a story or two, don’t worry—you can catch up quickly by reading the summaries below.
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Check out these photos and add your own in our Pics & Clips gallery!
Reader Nicole Lohr posted more than 40 photos in our Pics & Clips gallery from the Memorial Day parade and services last week. She also included some from the American Legion’s festivities. Thanks, Nicole! Check out some of the photos above and click over to the Pics & Clips gallery to see them all. You can add your own photos there, too. Instructions are below the gallery.
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A Highland Drive teacher and a local church shared some photos in our Pics & Clips gallery. Check them out and then share your photos, too!
Read some responses from the community and add your thoughts in the comments.
We asked readers what Memorial Day means to them. Here are the responses we received: “Memorial Day is a time for reflection. To remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice in giving their lives not only for our country but for the freedoms we enjoy today. Its about the sacrifice that all of our military personnel make in being away from their families and loved ones. Its about the families who received that call or letter notifying them that their loved one made the ultimate sacrifice. Memorial Day to me is also about service and giving back to our Veterans that have returned. Many Vets return with physical and invisible scars. Some Vets don't return and are still considered missing. Taking the time to say thank you to these men…
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The city’s Memorial Day parade begins at 9 a.m. at City Hall and ends at the cemetery on Highland Drive. According to information from the city, the parade will feature the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School marching band, members of the American Legion and many members of the community helping to carry the city’s American flag. This year’s keynote speaker will be Paula Kancler, the mother of Sgt. Dennis E. Kancler, who died last summer. The city will be offering refreshments at the Fire Station after the program. The American Legion Post 196 will be hosting a number of events on Memorial Day. According to information from the legion, there will be a Post Everlasting Tribute at 12:30 p.m. in honor of the members who have died since …
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The students learned about Memorial Day from guest speakers, including the school’s former principal.
Friday morning, students at Central School gathered on the front lawn to hear to learn the importance of Memorial Day and to remember those who have served. Some students shared poems and songs they had written about the day, and members of the community spoke to the crowd. Both Broadview Heights Mayor Sam Alai and Brecksville Mayor Jerry N. Hruby addressed the students. Hruby reminded the group that Sgt. Dennis E. Kancler, who died last summer, was once a Brecksville student like them. The main speaker, Nick Carpas, was the former principal at Central School who started the yearly Memorial Day observance. Carpas was inspired to start the event in memory of one of his best friends, Robert, who died in the Vietnam War. He told the students …
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We’re collecting responses to share on Memorial Day.
What does Memorial Day mean to you? Does it remind you of a particular person in your life, of their patriotism and dedication? Or maybe you don’t know someone personally who has served the country, but you have memories of attending parades and special ceremonies with your family. Whatever Memorial Day means to you, we want to hear it. Brecksville Patch will be collecting your responses through the end of the week and publishing them on Memorial Day. If we get enough responses, we’ll spread them out over the weekend, too. To participate, just send your name, hometown and a few sentences to Local Editor Rachel Abbey McCafferty by May 25. If you have some family photos you’d like to share, be sure to include them.
Help the city honor the men and women who have served the country.
Individuals and groups who want to take part in this year’s Memorial Day parade need to get their applications in to City Hall by Sunday. Memorial Day is a big event in Brecksville, one that will be made even more meaningful this year as the city remembers Sgt. Dennis E. Kancler, who died in Afghanistan last summer. Kancler’s mother, Paula Kancler, will be the featured speaker after the parade, according to information from the city. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on May 28 at City Hall. Participants will begin gathering at 8:15 a.m. The parade will include the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School marching band and members of the American Legion Post 196. Others are invited to march in the parade or to take part by helping carry the …
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