Due to the rainy weather, the parade was cancelled, and the observance moved to Memorial Hall.

Gathering for the ceremony

The town and state officials enter the hall.

The Veterans groups enter the hall.

Troop 47 enters the hall.

Lest We Forget

Author unknown

The marching band was passing by;

Each marcher stepped in beat.

They played Stars and Stripes Forever,

Which made the crowd stand to its feet.

The honor guard carried with much pride,

Fifty-two American flags waving in the wind.

While onlookers with hands on hearts,

Stood tall and broadly grinned.

And on the curb, a frail, hunched man

Looked through teary eyes of old.

His shaky hand slowly lifted to his head

But his salute was crisp and bold.

His thoughts were of another time

When the world was at war and full of strife

A young man in his uniform took gun in hand

And pledged to protect freedom with his life.

Victory was won under the red, white and blue

And although just simple cloth,

Each fiber that is woven throughout our flag

Stands for a life that bravely fought.

The old man finished his salute of love

And slowly turned to leave the crowd

When a voice nearby softly said,"Thank you sir,

for helping to keep our flag flying proud."