November 10, 2013 - Veterans Day Parade Whitesboro NY

Even though the actual Veteran’s Day, November 11, fell on the Monday holiday this year; Whitesboro held the parade on Sunday, November 10 at 1pm.

Weather-wise it was a dismal day with light rain and blustery winds.

The attendance was low – and that included spectators and parade participants as well.

The parade consisted of a color guard, the Sherriff’s Department, an American Legion, a small group of politicians, the Hibernians, the fire department, and the Red Band.

But “THEY” were there – some sitting in chairs at the curb – some sitting in their cars – the old soldiers and sailors proudly wearing their Veteran ball caps.

As we marched by playing the military service marches – they watched us with a quiet dignity that belongs to their generation.

This year marks the 95^th anniversary of Armistice Day – the end of WWI – and the reason for the Veteran’s Day holiday.

Maybe it was gloomy weather, but seeing those stoic soldiers standing like sentinels, here and there, one couldn’t help but recall Gen. MacArthur’s words:

“Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away”.

 

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Veteran's Day Parade

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