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.Ray Ewing
A solemn occasion for remembrance.Ray Ewing
Boy scouts, cub scouts and girls scouts paid tribute.Ray Ewing
Crowd filled Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven.Ray Ewing
Heads bowed in respect.Ray Ewing
Gun salute for the fallen.Ray Ewing
Natalie Wood sang the Star Spangled Banner.Ray Ewing
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Veteran James Hagerty was featured speaker.Ray Ewing
Woody Williams lays wreath and gives salute.Ray Ewing
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.
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