Photos: Altamont remembers
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Old Glory: Dean Schanz raises the flag before returning it to half mast during Monday morning’s wreath ceremony at Altamont’s Orsini Park.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Standing proud: American Legion Riders stand at attention as a wreath is placed at the foot of the memorial in Orsini Park in Altamont on Monday morning.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
The new way to commemorate: A father and son wear masks at the wreath-laying ceremony in Altamont. Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy said at his press briefing Monday morning, “Today is a different way to celebrate Memorial Day.”
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
For Altamont's heroes: American Legion Post Commander Richard Brumley and Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Tim Hergot salute after they place a wreath, made by Alice Dean, at the base of the memorial in Altamont's Orsini Park.