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 By Det.1 /444th MPAD
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An American flag was placed on each
bronze marker in the cemetery.
Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri
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Honoring those who died for our
freedom
The Delaware National Guard helped
pay tribute to our fallen veterans this Memorial Day by participating
throughout the state in numerous ceremonies and activities as guest
speakers, honor guards, firing details, color guards, marching in parades
and helicopter flyovers.
The ceremony served as a reminder to all
that Memorial Day doesn’t so much mark the official start of summer, the
day we open our pools, or the start of a good sale, but a day to remember
our veterans.
These photos by Capt. Len Gratteri
are from the ceremony held on May 30th at the Delaware Veterans Memorial
Cemetery.
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In their own way, everyone helped thank those who made the
ultimate sacrifice and assured these heroes may be gone, but not
forgotten.
Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri
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Veterans, active duty service members and
civilians all gathered for the ceremony at the Delaware Veterans
Memorial Cemetery.
Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri
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An American flag was placed on each bronze marker
in the cemetery. Friends, families and brothers in arms also brought
individual gifts and mementos to lay near the graves.
Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri
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An American
flag was placed on each bronze marker in the cemetery.
Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri
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Governor Ruth Ann Minner was
the keynote speaker and reminded all that Memorial Day wasn’t the
official start of summer, the day we open our pools, or the start of
a good sale, but a day to remember our veterans.
Photo by Capt. Len
Gratteri
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Leaders and members of the American Legion,
Ladies Auxiliary and Gold star Mothers were also on hand.
Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri
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Secretary of State, Dr. Harriet N.Smith Windsor
addresses the crowd as (left – right) guests of honor Assistant
Adjutant General, Army, Brig. Gen. Ron Stewart and Adjutant General,
Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala listen.
Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri
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An American flag was placed on each
bronze marker in the cemetery. Friends, families and brothers in
arms also brought individual gifts and mementos to lay near the graves.
Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri
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The firing detail offers a 21-gun salute.
Photo by Capt. Len Gratteri
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June 2001
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