A MARCH TO REMEMBER


The sidewalks of Narragansett Avenue were packed Monday for the annual Memorial Day parade sponsored by the local American Legion and VFW posts. The event culminated with a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Square. Photos by Andrea von Hohenleiten

The sidewalks of Narragansett Avenue were packed Monday for the annual Memorial Day parade sponsored by the local American Legion and VFW posts. The event culminated with a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Square. Photos by Andrea von Hohenleiten

Korean War veteran Manny Neronha, left, was a passenger in Don Richardson’s historic military vehicle during the procession. Richardson was a veteran of the Allied occupation of Japan following World War II.

Korean War veteran Manny Neronha, left, was a passenger in Don Richardson’s historic military vehicle during the procession. Richardson was a veteran of the Allied occupation of Japan following World War II.

Mike White, in the wheelchair, leads the parade from Watson and Lawn avenues. White, a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient, was the keynote speaker at the East Ferry ceremony.

Mike White, in the wheelchair, leads the parade from Watson and Lawn avenues. White, a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient, was the keynote speaker at the East Ferry ceremony.

Horse-drawn wagons were among the marchers.

Horse-drawn wagons were among the marchers.

U.S. Navy veteran Daniel Ustick, who commanded a swift boat during Vietnam, leads an honor guard.

U.S. Navy veteran Daniel Ustick, who commanded a swift boat during Vietnam, leads an honor guard.

The Jamestown Community Band plays patriotic music.

The Jamestown Community Band plays patriotic music.