OLD LYME — Old Lyme’s traditional Memorial Day parade has been cancelled. Parade organizer Anthony “Tony” Hendricks has sent out a letter stating this decision has been made, “After careful consideration of the current guidance on social distancing as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis.”
Hendricks continues, “Although there can be no substitute for Memorial Day, it is likely that we may have to wait until next May to pay tribute to our deceased Veterans in the form of a parade.” He adds, “The American flags along Lyme Street will still be displayed for memorial day and we can all pay our respects to our Veterans by displaying the American Flag at our homes.”
The VFW will conduct a brief semi-private ceremony at the Duck River Cemetery that will consist of lowering the American Flag, playing of TAPS and playing the Memorial Wreath at the Veteran’s monument.