Photos: Altamont salutes
The Enterprise — James E. Gardner
Proudly marching up Main Street during Sunday’s Memorial Day parade in Altamont is a contingent from the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps of the Navy Operational Support Center in Glenville. The program serves youths ages 13 to 17.
The Enterprise — James E. Gardner
Among the marchers were the Berne-Knox-Westerlo band; local fire departments and Scouts; and Altamont Police Officer Melanie Parkes, above, who rode her steed, Jack.
The Enterprise — James E. Gardner
Raising the flag during Altamont’s annual Memorial Day ceremonies in Orsini Park are members of Boy Scout Troop 264 — from left, Ethan Connolly, Andrew Stangard, and Tom Pris.
The Enterprise — James E. Gardner
A new Wreath of Honor stands in Orsini Park on Sunday, placed by Walter “Corky” Johnson, commander of Helderberg American Legion Post 977, left, and Tim Hagerott, commander of the Boyd Hilton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7062. They salute the memory of those who served and died.
The Enterprise — James E. Gardner
Daniel Driscoll played taps.
The Enterprise — James E. Gardner
Petty Officer Dennis Cyr and Sergeant Patti Ruiz place a wreath to honor the more than 93,000 members of the armed forces whose last known status was as prisoners of war or missing in action. The event was sponsored by the Helderberg American Legion and VFW posts, and the grand marshals were World War II veteran William James and Gold Star Mother Dawn Martin.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Honoring women veterans: Darlene Stanton, left, kisses Ruth Leeson, a Marine veteran, as Stanton hands out challenge coins Saturday at the Boyd Hilton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Altamont. The post’s 25th annual Loyalty Day celebration this year honored women in the military.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
“We should all respect our veterans,” says Kimberly Rick, at left, a fifth-grader at Altamont Elementary School, reading from her essay, as veterans Mildred Vrooman, Cecily Geraghty and Ruth Leeson listen during the 25th Annual Loyalty Day celebration in Altamont on Saturday afternoon
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Women in military service: Ruth Leeson and Allasandra Robb, both Marines, salute while the Pledge of Allegiance is recited at the Boyd Hilton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Saturday. The ceremony centered on women in military service.