We had a great First Time Marching with The Community Today, thought share some pictures
Thank you for all the Troops who fought and are fighting for our freedom.
Edited by nyc_dawg1997, May 29 2016 - 03:41 PM.
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Posted May 29 2016 - 03:49 PM
Posted May 29 2016 - 04:07 PM
Edited by Barnslayer, May 29 2016 - 04:08 PM.
Posted May 29 2016 - 07:20 PM
Posted May 29 2016 - 08:07 PM
I've always had mixed feelings about Memorial Day Parades. Parades are celebratory, I certainly agree that we should celebrate the service of those who have gone before us, parades tend to be all about the beer, the shiny fire trucks and the festivity of it all.
For Veterans Day that works in my eyes, not so much for Memorial Day.
The meaning has been largely lost on all but the few affected by their own or a loved ones service.
Reflection, respect and honoring that service and those memories is the reason for the day.
I may be alone in this line of thought but for me, St. Patrick's Day and Thanksgiving are parade days. Memorial Day, say a prayer and a quiet thank you to those we should be remembering. Macy's and the Blue Angels will still be there either way.
Posted May 29 2016 - 08:15 PM
Agree to a point. The parades that are strictly devoted to honoring our war dead are a sign of respect and tribute. Leave out the marching kids and assorted unrelated organizations. I remember the parade the OP attended only many years ago. It ended with a memorial service at Remsen Family Cemetary.
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Posted May 29 2016 - 08:16 PM
Posted May 29 2016 - 08:19 PM
It seem like the pradesh 8n Setauket in going to be canceled my daughter was told she not marching my son school band was told it off and on of my buddies with classic car was told that their not going looks like the weather shame .
Posted May 29 2016 - 08:37 PM
Edited by grifhunter, May 29 2016 - 08:44 PM.
Posted May 29 2016 - 11:37 PM
I've always had mixed feelings about Memorial Day Parades. Parades are celebratory, I certainly agree that we should celebrate the service of those who have gone before us, parades tend to be all about the beer, the shiny fire trucks and the festivity of it all.
For Veterans Day that works in my eyes, not so much for Memorial Day.
The meaning has been largely lost on all but the few affected by their own or a loved ones service.
Reflection, respect and honoring that service and those memories is the reason for the day.
I may be alone in this line of thought but for me, St. Patrick's Day and Thanksgiving are parade days. Memorial Day, say a prayer and a quiet thank you to those we should be remembering. Macy's and the Blue Angels will still be there either way.
Agree to a point. The parades that are strictly devoted to honoring our war dead are a sign of respect and tribute. Leave out the marching kids and assorted unrelated organizations. I remember the parade the OP attended only many years ago. It ended with a memorial service at Remsen Family Cemetary.
http://forgotten-ny....en2-493x380.jpg
Posted May 30 2016 - 09:23 AM
Posted May 30 2016 - 10:07 AM
Well I used to feel that way I do think it has turned more into a 4th July or summers here parade.
But after attending a funeral in New Orleans for a fall friend/Brother I look at it now more of a celebration of their lives I do believe that more of the meaning of memorial day should be brought to the fore front but it should be to celebrate these hero's not morn them. If that make any sense.
Posted May 30 2016 - 10:07 AM
The parts that bothers me is the commercialization(mega-sales all over the place), and the "summers here" attitude. Society has let both overpower what is a sacred holiday.
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