The Portsmouth American Legion puts on a Memorial Day parade every year in Portsmouth. The event wasn’t listed in the papers this year but it didn’t necessarily need to be – it’s an anticipated event. Scores of people were out and about downtown, enjoying the early summertime weather, and those who weren’t aware of the afternoon parade received a nice surprise.
It was a stately affair beginning with the solemn flag bearers.
Portsmouth Police Commission Chair John F. Golumb (correct?) walking to the right of the K-9 unit.
Some of the area’s most distinguished residents.
The Portsmouth Middle School Band kept our feet tapping!
This might be my favorite photograph of the bunch – a ghostly reminder.
Here come our future defenders of freedom!
The Cub Scouts might have been the cutest in the lineup. I also might be a bit biased.
I really want to know who this guy is. For now, he is Mr. Patriotic.
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Our thanks to the Portsmouth American Legion. We also offer our unending gratitude to those who couldn’t be with us today – those who gave everything – those who will never be forgotten.
