Photos: The Hilltowns Never Forget
On Memorial Day, the Hilltown parade in Berne marched to the theme of “Never Forget, Ever Honor.”
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Carrying the nation’s colors: A member of the 4-H Pony Pals trots along Route 156 in Knox to be part of a parade that followed the earlier one in Berne.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
A boy who attends the Knox Nursery School, was, like his classmates, decked out in patriotic colors to hold the school’s banner.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eager to see: Kids and parents watch the Knox parade go by.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Honoring the fallen: Manny Ruiz, right, and Altamont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7062 President Patty Hagerott place a wreath at the foot of the memorial in front of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School in Berne.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
A flutist in the BKW band plays the national anthem during the ceremony in Berne.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All smiles: Clementine Sanchez, 2 ½, holds an American flag as she watches the parade in Berne Monday morning wind its way along Route 443.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Patriotic salute: As American flags were posted, a member of the Altamont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7062 crisply salutes the flag after putting it into the holster.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Gun salute: Members of the Altamont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7062 Kerry Johnston, Manny Ruiz, Jeff Orsini, and Robin Jordan fire their guns, while a shell flies away, along the roofline, during a brief ceremony in front of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School on Monday morning.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Leading the way: Edward Czuchrey leads the American Legion Post 977 Riders down Route 156 as part of the Memorial Day Parade in Knox.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Candy connoisseurs: Kids compare the treats that were thrown to them by marchers along the parade route through Knox on Memorial Day.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Solemn moment: Two Boy Scouts raise the American flag as volunteers from the Knox fire department and a crowd of citizens salute during the ceremony after the Knox Memorial Day parade in Knox on Monday afternoon.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Strong woman: Chloe Daguillo, a Berne-Knox-Westerlo student, won the first BKW essay contest, which was put on by the Knox Historical Society for Memorial Day festivities in Knox.