Generations Join in Tribute to Mamaroneck's War Dead

by Joanna May

(June 5, 2008) Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, veterans, troops, local politicians, marching bands and representatives of the police and fire departments gathered in the Village of Mamaroneck on Friday, May 30 to observe Memorial Day and commemorate those members of the armed forces killed in war.

The parade assembled at the Mamaroneck Avenue School and proceeded down Mamaroneck Avenue through the Village, ending at the Honor Roll on Prospect Avenue across from the American Legion building. Dr. Marvin Henk of St. John’s Lutheran Church said a prayer for the troops; politicians spoke; Kennedy Hill of Troop 1840 read “In Flanders Field” and Madison May read “America's Answer.”

As the names of the local dead were called, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts planted flags in the ground to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The event concluded with a 21 gun salute, a beautiful rendition of "Taps" and the singing of "America the Beautiful" by local veteran Anthony Marsella.

Joanna May leads Mamaroneck Girl Scout Troop #1840 and #1825.

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