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Hundreds showed up Monday for one of the largest Memorial Day Parades in the area. They lined Wyoming Avenue to watch the cars and people go by.
"I got a good place this time. My husband had to work so I'm here by myself this time," said Cynthia May of Kingston.
Children scrambled for candy. Despite the fun, people said they know this is a solemn day.
"People need to celebrate the holiday and the veterans now. My father was a veteran and my husband was also and they need to know it needs to be celebrated and we appreciate them also," said Christina Verga.
"Just to support the troops. I don't think I say it enough. Thank you for what they do for our country, so I have a three year old and I'm trying to help her appreciate that also," said Stephanie Orfanella.
The parade wound its way into Forty Fort where it ended in the cemetery with a tribute to those who lost their lives for America.
"You have to remember all those who went before you because they gave you your way of life, freedom of speech religion, everything. That's the most important thing that this country stands for," said Dave Kinney.
Korean War veteran Don Williams has been part of the ceremony for decades. He said this day, this event, means the world to him.
"I'm happy to do it and I hope I'm around next year to do it," Williams said. In Lackawanna County a graveside ceremony honored veterans and their sacrifices.
About a dozen members of the Mayfield American Legion held the ceremony at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery in Jermyn. Members said they do this to celebrate patriotism and to pray for departed comrades at home and overseas.
One of the oldest Memorial Day ceremonies in Lackawanna County takes place in Dunmore.
Members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Griffin Camp gathered Monday at Dunmore Cemetery.
Members put flowers on the graves of veterans.
This is the 109th year for the ceremony in Lackawanna County.
"I got a good place this time. My husband had to work so I'm here by myself this time," said Cynthia May of Kingston.
Children scrambled for candy. Despite the fun, people said they know this is a solemn day.
"People need to celebrate the holiday and the veterans now. My father was a veteran and my husband was also and they need to know it needs to be celebrated and we appreciate them also," said Christina Verga.
"Just to support the troops. I don't think I say it enough. Thank you for what they do for our country, so I have a three year old and I'm trying to help her appreciate that also," said Stephanie Orfanella.
The parade wound its way into Forty Fort where it ended in the cemetery with a tribute to those who lost their lives for America.
"You have to remember all those who went before you because they gave you your way of life, freedom of speech religion, everything. That's the most important thing that this country stands for," said Dave Kinney.
Korean War veteran Don Williams has been part of the ceremony for decades. He said this day, this event, means the world to him.
"I'm happy to do it and I hope I'm around next year to do it," Williams said. In Lackawanna County a graveside ceremony honored veterans and their sacrifices.
About a dozen members of the Mayfield American Legion held the ceremony at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery in Jermyn. Members said they do this to celebrate patriotism and to pray for departed comrades at home and overseas.
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Members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Griffin Camp gathered Monday at Dunmore Cemetery.
Members put flowers on the graves of veterans.
This is the 109th year for the ceremony in Lackawanna County.
