A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
Memorial Day is a day to remember veterans who have passed, Akwesasne also honored Jack Leaf, the last surviving WWII veteran. Hats off to you Jack.
The Phillips Brothers: (L to R front row) Andrew and Richard Philips(L to R second row) Joseph and Dennis Phillips. Richard served in the Navy, Dennis served in the Marines, Joseph served in Air Force and Andrew served in the Army. Also pictured is Carl Cook, who served in the Marines (wearing red cap).
Wreaths, from the four different Armed Services, to be laid as a memorial for fallen soldiers.
Releasing wreaths at the Hogansburg bridge, Commander Cook, "They fought for us, they fell. Now with one accord, in deepest reverence we do honor."
The Lazore Family gather before they march in the Memorial Day Parade to honor Charles Lazore, 101 Airborne Division, WWII.
Children of all ages were lined up along a crowded Rt 37, catching candy being thrown to them from passing Memorial Day floats.
By Kaniehtonkie.
Route 37 was lined with community members, neighbors and friends from the North Country to honor those who have died in service of the U. S. Local businesses, service programs, and families presented beautifully decorated floats to make May 29, 2023 a day of remembrance.
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States. Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War (which ended in 1865) and a desire to honor our dead. On the 5th of May in 1868, General John Logan, who was the national commander of the Grand Army of the republic, officially proclaimed it in his General Order No. 11.
Part of the history of Memorial Day meaning will show that in the Order, the General proclaimed, "The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land." Because the day wasn't the anniversary of any particular battle, the General called it, The date of Decoration Day.
New York was the first state to officially recognize the holiday in 1873. It was recognized by all northern states by 1890. After World War I, when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war.
With the Congressional passage of the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 – 363), it is now observed on the last Monday in May by almost every state, city, town, and local communities with memorial ceremonies, parades, and family get-together. And, this year's Memorial Day Parade may have been the biggest celebration in while.
The American Legion Post 1497 led the parade with honored servicemen dressed in uniform representing all service branches: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and the Air Force. Men and women who served in the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. With one serving in World War II veteran Jack Leaf, leading the Memorial Day Parade. They were followed by the American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of the American Legion and Purple Heart Mothers.
All gathered with community members to honor those who served their country and 'gave all.'
Also joining the parade was the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Firemen, Tarbell Management Group, The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort, the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club, the Lazore Family, and many others.
Post Commander Mike Cook honored the fallen by saying, "Again our Nation has assembled to honor its heroic dead. A thousand battles of land, sea and air echo the glory of the rivaling deeds, but in the destinies of the veterans, their souls go marching on. Because of them our lives are free. Because of them, our nation lives."
Look for more Memorial Day Parade photos online at indiantime.net
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