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John Fellows of Beverly helps cover the ears of his grandson, Jack, 3, as historical reenactors fire their weapons at the High Street burial ground for Revolutionary War soldier Pvt. Jonathan Waitt in observation of Patriots Day in Danvers. Pvt. Waitt's grave was found only four years ago The members of Danvers Alarm List Company honor the Danvers men who fell at the Jason Russell House on April 19th 1775, by doing their own mini-marathon march every year on Patriots Day on April 19, 2021.

Photographer's Take: I've thought about an idea before of people's reactions during Patriots Day celebrations. I came across Jack Fellows and his grandson, Jack, hanging around. I immediately found an angle where I could anticipate them reacting as the gun salute was executed.

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