FARMINGTON – People from around the region turned out Monday to remember those who have died in the nation’s service.
Through the cool air and scattered showers, wreaths were laid at the foot of veterans’ memorials in solemn services. Parades of veterans, Brownie and Scout troops, community and school bands, young military groups, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement among others marched or rode through towns to pay tribute.
As the flags went by, people on the sides of the roads lifted their hands to their hearts while others saluted. Emily Kidd, 18 months, of West Freeman Township, had a better view than others as she sat on her mother, Suzanne Kidd’s shoulders.
Erin Doiron, 6, of East Wilton stood with her brother, Ike, 9, and parents, Bryn and Mike, on Main Street in Farmington and watched the parade.
Memorial Day is about remembering the “guys that fought in the wars,” Erin Doiron said.
Jack Hogan of Farmington leaned against a pole as he waited for his wife and grandchildren to cross Main Street after the parade went by.
“It was quite nice,” Hogan said. “It was nice to see a parade with music.”
The Old Crow Band played throughout the parade. Many members were seated in a wagon with their instruments while several others marched beside the truck and wagon.
“They had a good turnout considering,” Hogan said.
Down in Jay, members of the Jay Band marched up Route 4 Monday morning with parishioners of the Jay Baptist Church following close behind making their way to the Jay Hill Cemetery for a service.
The school band was to join the Jay/Livermore Falls Memorial Day Parade as it walked down Main Street, stopping at the war memorial on their march to Union Park in Livermore Falls.
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