A day to honor nation’s fallen in Long Beach
Bells rang, sirens blared, and excitement filled the air as the City of Long Beach’s Memorial Day Parade took to the streets Monday. The march, organized by the Joint Veterans Organization … The City of Long Beach's Memorial Day Parade took place Monday, honoring the fallen in honor of the fallen. The parade was organized by the Joint Veterans Organization and the city, with marchers, marchers and parade goers gathering around the curbsides to commemorate the fallen and commemorate their service members. Despite the sirens being raised, the weather was mild, with temperatures in the mid-70s and the skies being azure blue.
公開済み : 10ヶ月前 沿って By Sean Kennedy の
Bells rang, sirens blared, and excitement filled the air as the City of Long Beach’s Memorial Day Parade took to the streets Monday.
The march, organized by the Joint Veterans Organization and the city, kicked off around 10 a.m. at Ohio Avenue and West Beech Street.
With a waving crowd lining the streets, red, white, and blue adorning the curbsides, marchers and parade goers were able to memorialize the country’s service members and workers, both locally and nationally.
“It’s always great to remember our fallen, especially from our community,” said Anita Myles, 81, of Long Beach. “Our city has had so many beautiful men and women sacrifice for us.”
“It’s a way to remember our service members.” said Sr. Mary Claire Rhatigan of Long Beach. “We’re thankful for our policemen and firefighters and all service members in our community, we truly can’t thank them enough.”
“It’s been an amazing experience,” added Sr. Sheila, both of whom celebrated outside the local VFW Post 1384 along Park Avenue. “The noise, the flags, it was just so wonderful.”
For resident Lillian Baum, the parade was not only a celebration but a way to connect to her past.
“Memorial Day is a time to remember, and I personally choose to remember my father’s service,” she said. Her father, Lester, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Despite remembering the fallen troops, it was important to thank those that are still here today, no matter how they served “Thank you for your service, sir,” said a marcher, directed toward a veteran and parade goer on the curbside.
The marchers followed a parade route from West Beech Street to New York Avenue, which led to City Hall, where the parade and celebrations concluded.
Dozens of groups marched in the parade, with everyone from service workers to community organizations like the Long Beach Public Library and the Long Beach Public Schools. The school’s band played music throughout the duration of the march.
Lines of service workers paraded as well, as both the Long Beach Fire Department and the Long Beach Police Department.
An entire fleet of fire trucks from the LBFD sounded their sirens to giddy children along the roadsides. They were amazed by the engines and their sirens.
Temperatures were in the low mid-70s and the skies were an azure blue.
The only complaint for some was the wind.
“It was certainly windy, but it was great as it made our beautiful flag fly,” one resident said.
Those who marched displayed patriotism, with some holding and waving miniature versions of the flag.
Others were covered in beads, singing along with the music from performers up and down the parade path.
“Overall, I’m so happy that our city is able to commemorate our veterans like this,” said resident Lisa Cangemi. “As always, it was such an amazing experience.”
トピック: California, Long Beach