Edgartown School Kicks Off Memorial Day With Remembrance
Police cruiser leads parade down Dock street.
Police cruiser leads parade down Dock street.
School superintendent Matt D'Andrea, principal John Stevens, fire chief Alex Schaeffer and police chief Bruce McNamee.
School superintendent Matt D'Andrea, principal John Stevens, fire chief Alex Schaeffer and police chief Bruce McNamee.
John Stevens addresses the gathered crowd.
John Stevens addresses the gathered crowd.
Parents, teachers, and tourists joined the students for the ceremony.
Parents, teachers, and tourists joined the students for the ceremony.
Edgartown School band plays My County 'Tis of Thee.
Edgartown School band plays My County 'Tis of Thee.
Band was joined by others.
Band was joined by others.
Students gather by Memorial Wharf with flowers.
Students gather by Memorial Wharf with flowers.
Children's voices rose in summery air on a breezy, sunny day.
Children's voices rose in summery air on a breezy, sunny day.
Offering flowers to those who lost their lives.
Offering flowers to those who lost their lives.
A salute while Taps was played.
A salute while Taps was played.
Schoolchildren in Edgartown kicked off the Memorial Day weekend Friday with their traditional march to the sea. They recited poetry and the Gettysburg Address, listened to remarks, played Taps and dropped flowers into Edgartown harbor to commemorate those who have lost their lives in wars.