Memorial Day ceremonies and parades honor fallen service members across the Tri-State
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Memorial Day ceremonies and parades are taking place all across the Tri-State on Monday.
The events are honoring our fallen U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
In addition to a ceremony in Manhattan at the Intrepid Museum, other communities across the area are taking a moment to reflect acknowledge the fallen.
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
The annual Fair Lawn Memorial Day parade kicked off with huge fanfare as military, civic, volunteer and service groups all participated in the special event.
The town celebrates its veterans daily with signs posted everywhere to remember the local residents who fought to protect this nation.
Another parade happened in Neptune Township where 96-year-old Korean War veteran Bob Hodges was the honorary co-grand marshal.
The township traditions that so many cherish are bringing generations together as they share time with friends and family and celebrate the best of America.
Brooklyn
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Brooklyn for the 158th Memorial Day Parade. They made their way down Third Avenue to Marine Avenue and will end up in John Paul Jones Park in Bay Ridge.
There, a solemn ceremony will be held that will include bag pipes, a wreath laying, a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps.
This year's grand marshal is Major Gen. Kris A. Belanger, the commanding general of the 99th Readiness Division.
Nassau County
On Long Island, the Nassau County executive joined veterans and first responders as they paused for the annual county-wide moment of silence in honor of fallen service members.
The somber ceremony took place at Morgan Memorial Park in Glen Cove.
After the ceremony, a parade paid tribute to Corporal William "Billie" Morse, who was a local sports star killed in action in 1968 during the Vietnam War.
Chappaqua
In Westchester County, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were among the many who paid tribute at Chappaqua's annual Memorial Day parade.
Fire trucks and marching bands entertained children and families who lined the parade route as the Clintons marched down King Street in an annual tradition that is near and dear to their hearts.
"I think it's a very tangible way of remembering our veterans, those who lost their lives, everyone who served, and we need more of that," Hillary Clinton said.
For those who served in the military, the event pays tribute to the men and women who served alongside them and shed their blood for the freedoms we all cherish -- and that is important to remember not just today, but every day.
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