Veterans Day is a special day to not only remember the sacrifices of American veterans but those of their families as well, Mohawk Valley Garden Chief Operating Officer and Purple Heart recipient Rick Redmond told the audience at a ceremony Saturday in front of Adirondack Bank Center.
Whitesboro Honors Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Parade
Whitesboro s Memorial Day parade came after last year s celebration was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Posted: May 31, 2021 9:14 PM
Posted By: James Corrigan
A year after the pandemic wiped out the beloved annual tradition, Whitesboro held its Memorial Day parade Monday to honor those who died in the armed forces.
Hundreds lined Main Street to watch the procession, which included the Oneida County Sherriff s Department, the Whitesboro Fire Department, local Boy and Cub Scout troops, veterans groups and elected officials such as Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente and Asssemblywoman Marriane Buttenschon.