Brockport: Ceremony at the Brockport Area Veterans Club, 222 West Avenue, on Saturday, May 24, starting at 11 a.m. Chicken Barbecue, $15, to follow until 3 p.m. or sold out. Music provided by DJ Ken, Moonshine Productions.
Chili: Memorial Day Parade steps off at 8:30 a.m. and will travel across Old Chili Scottsville Road/Memorial Park and to the Community Center’s Veterans Memorial. The Memorial Day Ceremony will follow upon arrival at the memorial.
Churchville: Ceremony at Churchville Elementary School on Monday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine, followed by the traditional Memorial Day Parade through the Village of Churchville at 11 a.m.
Greece: Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony is Monday, May 26. Parade begins at 11 a.m., traveling along Long Pond Road from Janes Road to the Greece Town Hall Campus. Remembrance Ceremony at the Town Hall Pavilion at 11:45 a.m. Parking available at the Greece Town Campus until approximately 10:45 a.m., and road closures will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on parts of Long Pond and Janes Roads.
Hamlin: Hamlin VFW Memorial Day Celebration will be held Monday, May 26, starting at 11 a.m. at Hamlin VFW Post 6703, 1739 Lake Road. Food will be served after.
Hilton: Flag-lowering ceremony at Parma Union Cemetery, 260 Parma Center Road, Hilton, on May 26 at 8 a.m. immediately followed by a second ceremony at the memorial flagpole in front of the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton-Parma Corners Road. The Memorial Day Parade in Hilton steps off at 10:30 a.m. from the west driveway of St. Paul Lutheran School, proceeding west to Main Street, and continuing to West Avenue. The parade ends at the Hilton Community Center where veterans organizations will conduct a short ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on the south lawn.
Holley: Memorial Day ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. with a service at the American Legion Post. The Holley Kendall Marching Band will perform patriotic songs. Following the service, attendees will proceed to Hillside Cemetery where the ceremony will continue with the playing of Taps. It will conclude at Jewell Buckman’s grave. A final prayer service will be held at the Catholic cemetery.
Kendall: Memorial Day Celebration on May 30, 7 p.m., at the Gazebo.
Spencerport: Spencerport’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony is Monday, May 26, starting at 9 a.m. The parade starts at the corner of the Union and Amity Street. It will travel south on Union to Memorial Park (Union and Old Spencerport-Brockport Road) across from Fairfield Cemetery. There will be a 30-minute ceremony and then return to the starting point.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony: Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 20 is holding its ceremony on May 26 begining at 1 p.m. at the Greater Rochester Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Highland Park, Rochester. It will honor all the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the armed forces.
Poppies a symbol of sacrifice
For over 100 years, the red crepe poppy has been worn as a symbol of the sacrifice of our military men and women who have lost their lives to keep our nation free. American Legion Auxiliary members distribute these poppies during the month of May leading up to Memorial Day.
During WWI, poppies bloomed on the battlefields of Flanders Field, among the ruins and rubble. Their brilliant red color, like the blood of fallen soldiers became a symbol of hope and perpetual memorial to the courage and bravery displayed there.
In Flanders Fields
by Major John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Shot days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved,
and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep,
though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Thank you for supporting veterans
The Brockport Area Vet’s Club, American Legion Post 379, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the Legion wish to thank the following local businesses that helped to support veterans during our poppy distribution.
•Sara’s Garden Center, family owned and operated, offers homegrown vegetable and flower plants at 389 East Avenue, Brockport.
•Kirby’s Farm Market, where their dedication to fruits and vegetables never waivers, located at 9739 West Ridge Road, Brockport.
•Walmart Supercenter, carrying everything from electronic to furniture to toys, clothing and groceries at 6265 Brockport-Spencerport Road, Brockport.
•Mahan’s Discount Liquor and Wine carries a fine selection of wine and liquor at competitive prices at 6515 Brockport-Spencerport Road, Brockport.
Thank you for your support.
William Fine, Adjutant
American Legion Post 379
