East End 2023 Memorial Day Parades

Leroy Heylicer, Captain John RibeiroErwin List

Master of Ceremonies Bill JonesBruce Mermelstein

Dhivya Sampeth sings National AnthemBruce Mermelstein

Southampton Mayor Jessie WarrenBruce Mermelstein

Lloyd Elkowitz, Joe Brady, Robert GriesnikBruce Mermelstein

Iraq Vet Paul Murphy, Vietnam Vet Lloyd ElkowitzBruce Mermelstein

SHHS Concert BandBruce Mermelstein

Vietnam Veterans Tom Guldi, Alvin WoodsBruce Mermelstein

Korean War Veterans Stanley Denski, Joe Brady, Ray TureskiBruce Mermelstein

John Hanton, Tom Martin, Tim HortonErwin List

Joan Cochran, Denise ZuhoskiErwin List

Martha KennellyErwin List

Don Ross, Denis Noncarrow, Brian O_Mealy, Jill Doherty, Scott Russell, Al Krupski, Nick Lalota, Rob DevitoErwin List

Commander Rob Devito of American Legion Post #861Erwin List

Southold, Mattituck, Greenport NJROTC UnitErwin List

Wendell HoweRobert Rosenbaum

Staff Sergeant and Keynote Speaker Jeannette CaputoRobert Rosenbaum

Sonny Sireci, LandonRobert Rosenbaum

Lisa Larsen, East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry LarsenRobert Rosenbaum

Lieutenant Jack Bartelme, Seargeant Steve SheadesRobert Rosenbaum

East Hampton Little League TeamsRobert Rosenbaum

East Hampton High School Marching BandRobert Rosenbaum

US Naval Sea CadetsRick Seigleman

Moriches Bay Little LeaguersRick Seigleman

Center Moriches F.D. Eng. Co. No.1 TruckRick Seigleman

Retired NYPD Sgt. Wayne Allen, Retired NYPD Det. Glen Cutler, Ryan CutlerRick Seigleman

Lisa Sevimli, Judy Black, Brookhaven Town Council Candidate Kerry Spooner, Joanne BlumRick Seigleman

County Legislator Jim MazzarellaRick Seigleman

Brookhaven Councilman and Deputy Supervisor Dan PanicoRick Seigleman

U.S. Army Vet Bruce Champouillon and FamilyRick Seigleman

Across the East End, communities embraced the spirit of remembrance as they marked Memorial Day with solemnity and reverence. Memorial Day parades and ceremonies filled the streets of numerous communities, paying tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.

These events served as a poignant reminder of the profound impact of their bravery and selflessness. With streets adorned with flags and wreaths, communities came together for a somber reflection and heartfelt celebration. As the echoes of patriotic music filled the air, veterans, families and members of the community honored the fallen and expressed gratitude for their unwavering dedication.

The parades, led by marching bands and uniformed servicemen and women, evoked a sense of unity while ceremonies at local memorials and cemeteries offered prayers, a moment of silence and speeches that eloquently conveyed the debt of gratitude owed to these fallen heroes.

Despite the solemnity, there was an underlying sense of celebration as the East End came together to share stories, find solace in one another’s company and fondly remember the soldiers who had lost their lives. These Memorial Day events remind us that their legacy of patriotism and bravery lives on and that the sacrifices made by our courageous veterans must never be forgotten.