Memorial Day Parade A Solemn Reminder of Sacrifice
Veterans led Memorial Day Parade in Vineyard Haven, paying tribute to those who have given their lives to the country.
Veterans led Memorial Day Parade in Vineyard Haven, paying tribute to those who have given their lives to the country.
Several hundred flags were placed along cemetery roads.
Several hundred flags were placed along cemetery roads.
Wreaths paid tribute to those who had served the country. They were placed at the Civil War memorial stone that commemorates unknown solders.
Wreaths paid tribute to those who had served the country. They were placed at the Civil War memorial stone that commemorates unknown solders.
Lt. Col. David Berube, A.S.A.F. and chaplain of the American Legion Post 257, spoke of the value of service to country.
Lt. Col. David Berube, A.S.A.F. and chaplain of the American Legion Post 257, spoke of the value of service to country.
Tony Peak performed Amazing Grace on the bagpipes.
Tony Peak performed Amazing Grace on the bagpipes.
Veterans, law enforcemet officials and Coast Guard also participated in parade.
Veterans, law enforcemet officials and Coast Guard also participated in parade.
On the first sunny day of the Memorial Day weekend, hundreds showed up for a morning parade in Vineyard Haven that paid tribute to the sacrifice of those who have given their lives in service to the country. The parade began at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall and continued to Oak Grove cemetery where officials spoke of service, performed songs and laid wreaths at the Civil War memorial stone that commemorates unknown solders.