Each year, the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary commemorate the Memorial Day holiday by participating in two very special observances. On the Sunday before Memorial Day, Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary Members travel to the graves of every deceased Honorary and Honorary Life Member who are buried within Simsbury and other nearby towns throughout the area. A short biography of the Member is read aloud and a flag is placed upon the gravesite in their honor. Members are called to attention and then salute to pay respect to those who have come before us and have so rightfully earned our reverence.

On Memorial Day, the Fire Company participates in the town's two parades. Early in the morning the first parade is held in the Village of Tariffville. Afterwards, the public is invited back to the Tariffville Station for refreshments.

In the afternoon, the main parade is held in the town center on Hopmeadow Street. As the Fire Company passes the Main Station, the contingent pauses and a wreath is laid at the Frank Bradley Memorial in memory of all deceased Fire Company Members.
 

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