Chilmark Students Visit Coast Guard and Menemsha to Honor Fallen
Chilmark School students first gathered at Coast Guard Station Menemsha.
Chilmark School students first gathered at Coast Guard Station Menemsha.
Coast Guardsmen met with the children.
Coast Guardsmen met with the children.
A march around Dutcher Dock to the harbor.
A march around Dutcher Dock to the harbor.
American flag blew in the breeze.
American flag blew in the breeze.
Bouquets of lilacs at the ready to be tossed into the sea.
Bouquets of lilacs at the ready to be tossed into the sea.
Students read works to mark the holiday.
Students read works to mark the holiday.
Jean Flanders played taps.
Jean Flanders played taps.
Flowers in the water to honor those who gave their lives serving the country.
Flowers in the water to honor those who gave their lives serving the country.
Happy memorial Day to all.
Happy memorial Day to all.
As Memorial Day weekend began, students from the Chilmark School honored those who gave their lives serving our country with a visit to Coast Guard Station Menemsha and then walked to the harbor to toss flowers in the water in tribute. Poetry was read, music was played, and respect given to those who gave the greatest sacrifice.