Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Oyster Bay residents came out in force to celebrate Memorial Day on Monday. Members of local fire departments, veterans’ organizations, scout troops, and museums joined in the parade through the hamlet, honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in their country’s service.
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, when graves when graves were decorated with flowers, wreaths and flags, began on May 30, 1868. It was a day to honor local veterans who had fought and died in the Civil War. Businesses were closed and residents flew flags at half-staff. New York was the first state to designate Memorial day as a legal holiday in 1873.
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