Photos: The memory of the fallen flashes by

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

The crowd is silent as Dennis Cyr, left, and Kerry Johnston fire their rifles to salute fallen heroes on Monday afternoon at the Memorial Day parade in Knox.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Berne held its Memorial Day parade and honored two Hilltown heroes, Donnie McDermott, Navy, and Mace Porter, Air Force, as they ride in the back of an old pickup truck on the Helderberg Trail.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

On the green: Current United States Naval Cadet Max Hagerott, left, and Martin Herzog lay a wreath in front of the memorial at the elementary school in Berne.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Girls decked out in dresses with stars and stripes wave flags from their heads and their hands.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

John and Jared Lussier sing the national anthem with Old Glory behind them.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

In Voorheesville, on Saturday, Blake Messier, 2, and her brother wear red, white, and blue while watching the parade along Route 85A.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Boy Scouts march in double file, carrying flags in the Voorheesville parade.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

A spectacle on Main Street: Camille Smithson, 18 months, and Ruby Matera, 3, stands next to their aunt, taking in all the sights and sounds.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Rolling down the street, a World War II tank brought the sight of patriotism.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Flutists and other musicians from the Voorheesville marching band brought the sounds.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Among the large crowds that lined the streets in Voorheesville was a German shepherd, wearing an American-flag bandana for the day.