Laying the Wreath to Honor Those Lost
Procession is led by Marine veteran and retired longtime superior court clerk Joe Sollitto.
Procession is led by Marine veteran and retired longtime superior court clerk Joe Sollitto.
World War II veterans Herb Foster and Bob Falkenberg, both in their 90s.
World War II veterans Herb Foster and Bob Falkenberg, both in their 90s.
Edgartown police chief Bruce McNamee, in kilt and Scottish bonnet with his uniform shirt, played Amazing Grace.
Edgartown police chief Bruce McNamee, in kilt and Scottish bonnet with his uniform shirt, played Amazing Grace.
Honoring Islanders who gave their lives in military service.
Honoring Islanders who gave their lives in military service.
“On this day of celebration, let us not forget the soldiers who laid their lives down,” Jason Balboni said.
“On this day of celebration, let us not forget the soldiers who laid their lives down,” Jason Balboni said.
Mr. Balboni places the wreath.
Mr. Balboni places the wreath.
A moment of silence.
A moment of silence.
Socially distanced listeners stood in small groups along Main street.
Socially distanced listeners stood in small groups along Main street.
Mr. Sollitto named three Island veterans who have died since last July 4; Ted Morgan, Bill Carroll and Gene DeFelice.
Mr. Sollitto named three Island veterans who have died since last July 4; Ted Morgan, Bill Carroll and Gene DeFelice.
Salute of respect.
Salute of respect.
William, James, Julianna and Alessandra Hagerty.
William, James, Julianna and Alessandra Hagerty.
In Edgartown as the town clock atop the Old Whaling Church struck nine, a small crowd gathered outside the Edgartown courthouse to honor Islanders who gave their lives in military service.