Rain doesn’t stop Yorktown’s Memorial Day tributes

Yorktown High School’s band plays and marches down the street.

Photo: Jenna Waldman

Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 21 participates in the parade.

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Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1009 marches in the parade.

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A Boy Scout places a wreath at The Veteran Memorials Circle

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VFW Post 1009 leads the parade.

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Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman speaks movingly to veterans gathered to honor those who lost their lives in service.

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Pastor Julio Vasquez of Freedom Chapel offers a prayer for those who served, those who lost their lives in service and the veterans gathered today.

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Yorktown High School Class of 2013 graduate Alyssa Martin sings the National Anthem.

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Gianna Mandara and her fellow Girl Scouts raise the flag high during the ceremony.

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Troop 173 participates in the Memorial Day parade honoring the brave men and women who serve the country. After the parade, members install a new flagpole at Yorktown Community Nursery School. The project reflects the troop’s commitment to community involvement, patriotism and giving back to local organizations.

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An observance was held at the World War II Memorial at John C. Hart Library.

Photo courtesy of Beth Dee

An observance was held at the World War II Memorial at John C. Hart Library.

Photo courtesy of Beth Dee

An observance was held at the World War II Memorial at John C. Hart Library.

Photo courtesy of Beth Dee

An observance was held at the World War II Memorial at John C. Hart Library.

Photo courtesy of Beth Dee

An observance was held at the World War II Memorial at John C. Hart Library.

Photo courtesy of Beth Dee

“Taps” plays in honor of the brave men and women who served the country during the Memorial Day observance.

Photo courtesy of Beth Dee

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On Memorial Day, rain canceled many parades and forced ceremonies indoors, but Yorktowners did not let the weather stop them from honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country.

Military veterans, local elected officials, first responders, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and civilians first gathered at the Vietnam Memorial at Lakeland High School, followed by an observance at the World War II Memorial at John C. Hart Library and a ceremony at The Veteran Memorials Circle, where the Korean War Monument was rededicated. The program included a brief ceremony and a rendition of “Taps,” followed by the Memorial Day Parade, which moved from Town Hall to Veterans Road near the VFW and American Legion posts.