Elected officials, veterans and the public observed a quieter, socially distant Memorial Day on Monday, devoid of the busy parades and graveside gatherings typically held to honor the nation’s fallen soldiers.
Elected officials, veterans and the public observed the first socially distant Memorial Day on Monday, devoid of the parades and graveside gatherings typically held to honor the nation’s fallen soldiers.
Gov. Janet Mills and members of Maine’s congressional delegation released statements honoring the nation’s fallen military personnel and acknowledging the unusual circumstances of this year’s holiday.
In Yarmouth, the members of the American Legion Post 91 raised 80 flags on the town green that once draped the coffins of American soldiers, including four who were killed in action, a nearly 20-year tradition.
But this year, there was no parade, and the lonely sound of taps rang out for few to hear when the banners reached full staff Monday morning, said Bert Kendall, the 1st Vice Commander of Post 91.
