Memorial Day in Carrboro
By Wil Weldon

For Carrboro residents, Memorial Day means working for peace.

About 40 people gathered for an hour-long service at the Farmer’s Market to honor fallen soldiers and to mourn those killed by violence worldwide. Several groups of singers performed and Mayor Mark Chilton issued a proclamation for the day.

Participants read the names of soldiers who died in the previous week. Candles, caskets and the flags of several nations was a powerful reminder of the effects of violence.

Reverend Maria Palmer, the service leader said, “I think it’s a good use of the holiday to come here with these people who are actively seeking to curb violence in the world.”

The Orange County Peace Coalition sponsored the non-denominational event.