May 31, 2010 [Monday]
Event Photo Gallery 14
Patchogue's Memorial Day Parade Patchogue's Memorial Day Parade began at Rte. 112, marched along Main Street, then south down South Ocean Avenue to the American Legion Hall Post 269. The flags flew for all the branches of the armed services and granite markers displayed dates of the beginning and ends of many wars. A new monument honoring the sacrifice made by Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy of the United States Navy and others in the war in Afghanistan has been placed behind the large marble wall that reads "In Grateful Tribute to Those Who Served the Cause of Freedom." As the parade ended at this place, and the crowds gather you can't help but notice the contrast of Veterans in their golden years and the very young men and women now in uniform. Many of these veterans spoke along with the local officials, the messages were clear, as you enjoy your friends and family today, remember the Men and Women who gave their lives for us, so we may live in this free and blessed country, and pray for the once that are in harms way. Note to see these monuments and more go to Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Baker Street and South Ocean Avenue, Patchogue. Photos by Kelleen Guyer.