At Veterans Memorial Park, the meaning of Memorial Day was articulated by Kent County’s Veteran of the Year.
“It’s a day to honor those who died in defense of our nation,” said retired Lt. Col. Denny Gillem, who gave an address to the hundreds who had gathered at the park for a parade and the ceremony that followed.
“We need to honor our country. We need to remember our country, and we need to keep our country moving in the right direction,” Gillem said…