Parade and Ceremony Mark Solemn Memorial Day Observance
Island fire departments, police forces, the Coast Guard, the Dukes County Sheriff’s department, and a contingent of scouts joined the parade.
Island fire departments, police forces, the Coast Guard, the Dukes County Sheriff’s department, and a contingent of scouts joined the parade.
A solemn occasion for remembrance.
A solemn occasion for remembrance.
Boy scouts, cub scouts and girls scouts paid tribute.
Boy scouts, cub scouts and girls scouts paid tribute.
Crowd filled Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven.
Crowd filled Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven.
Heads bowed in respect.
Heads bowed in respect.
Gun salute for the fallen.
Gun salute for the fallen.
Natalie Wood sang the Star Spangled Banner.
Natalie Wood sang the Star Spangled Banner.
Veteran James Hagerty was featured speaker.
Veteran James Hagerty was featured speaker.
Woody Williams lays wreath and gives salute.
Woody Williams lays wreath and gives salute.
John Schilling played Taps.
John Schilling played Taps.
A patriotic day for youth.
A patriotic day for youth.
The Memorial Day parade stepped off in Vineyard Haven Monday under overcast skies and a solemn air, as the Island turned out to pay tribute to the veterans who gave their lives in service to their country.