To the editor:

This is truly is a very dark day in the history of Barrington.

I am a former resident of Barrington for 30 years. All of my children (four) graduated from Barrington High School and marched every year in the parade. On May 29, 1991, Larry Scharver and I laid a wreath at the Memorial Gate at the Barrington High School Victory Field in memory of his son who was killed serving his country.

I agreed with Mr. Dulchinos's and the Barrington United Veterans Council — the Memorial Day parade is a solemn day honoring our veterans. The veterans of Barrington have been volunteering their services for over 60 years without any political influences. It is unfortunate some people in Barrington try to incorporate their political opinion.

As a Korean War veteran, I salute the American flag as it goes by, not the BLM flag. I am proud of serving my country, as LT Scharver a helicopter pilot a young man died in battle for his country and flag. He is now walking the halls of Barrington High School asking what has happened to our town.

Thank you to Geoff Grove of Barrington for his excellent letter explaining the true meaning of Memorial Day

Clarence Gdowski

Portsmouth