Those who processed in the parade stood at attention during the ceremony. —Dena Porter
Sheriffs proudly held flags high during the parade march.
Those who processed in the parade stood at attention during the ceremony.
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It was a beautiful day to celebrate those who have served our country.
The Veteran’s Day parade processed to Owen Park.
The Veteran’s Day parade processed to Owen Park.
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Those who processed in the parade stood at attention during the ceremony.
Beautiful flags adorn the Oak Grove Cemetery.
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The morning light illuminates the American flags.
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The American flags line the streets of the Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Buddy Noonan carrying a flag as part of the Veterans Day parade on Saturday.

Veterans and active duty military joined in a parade on Saturday in Oak Bluffs marking Veterans Day.

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Menemsha led the procession. Leading and speaking during a ceremony included Jo Ann Murphy; Commander of the American Legion post 257; Tom Norbury, commander of the local VFW; Reverend Stephen Harding; and Gail Barmakian, who read the governor’s Veterans Day address.

Earlier in the morning, 300 American flags were placed at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Tisbury.

One reply on “Honoring Island veterans”

  1. Wow & thank you!
    I just read your Oct 26 Voices of Veterans.
    This piece is magnificent.
    All the veterans are sensational – for their service and for sharing their experiences. I am not a veteran, but have friends and family members who have served from WWII to present.

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