It was a perfect day for a parade on Monday in Old Lyme and our little town stepped up to the plate yet again to put on a parade full of not only fun and frivolity, but also pride and patriotism.
Old Lyme’s leading politicians strode purposefully down Lyme Street. First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder (in blue) walks with Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal (in red), Selectman Skip Sibley ( second from left) and State Representative Devin Carney (R) at left.
Flags were carried …
Bagpipes were blown …
Scouts marched …
… and the bands played.
The Lyme firemen were dressed for action …
… and Teacher of the Year Mary Bradford from Mile Creek School waved and smiled … and smiled and waved …
The “What Memorial Day Means to Me” essay contest winners traveled in style …
… while this serving army member stood and waved from the top of a camouflage truck.
The Daisies were delightful …
Phoebe Griffin Noyes aka Mary Dangremond proudly participated to remind everyone of the Old Lyme Library’s namesake …
This Lyme Cub Scout confidently led his troop …
Tom Risom was at the head of the Old Lyme Fire Department …
And let’s not forget the reason for the season … our veterans.
In honor of the fallen … the Memorial Stone reads: “To all who served and sacrificed so we could enjoy lasting freedom.” Dedicated by American Legion Post 41, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1467, and the People of Old Lyme, the wreath was moved away and then replaced during the ceremony.
Sharing the moment … Before the ceremony, VFW Chapter 1467 member and U.S. Army Air Corps Maj. Edmund H. Wolcott (Ret.) of Old Lyme (left) speaks with Todd Machnik (right) of Old Lyme.
Helping with the homily … Old Lyme Fire Department Chaplain Mervin F. Roberts delivers the homily.
Saluting the colors … the Old Lyme Fire Department, including the Color Guard, stands proud.
Rounding off the ceremony, Meyer Goldberg of Lyme, Memorial Day Essay Contest silver medal winner, reads his essay beautifully.
Thank you for these great photos. May God bless America, especially those men and women who died in service to our country and may we never forget the price of our freedom.
Thank you so much for the great photos and coverage of the event. My daughter is in the red convertible and read her essay at the program. She had a great day!