To the committee for the sign honoring veterans, Jerry Misak for providing music at the War Memorial, decorated courtesy of Woodward’s Greenhouse, the Historical Society for the flag display, Al freeman for the naval ceremony at the Little River, Neal Moon for playing Taps in the village, and the road crew for raising the flags over Main Street.

To all who assisted with the barbecue – Kathy Donahue and Lula Blocton in the kitchen, Marty LaVoy with the orders, Shirley Bernstein at the cash register, Brian Tracy, Thayne Hutchins, Michael McCabe and Leon Chaine at the grill, and Morris Burr for the charcoal. A special thank you also to Stop & Shop, Big Y, and Patels’ convenience store.

And to all who contributed their significant talents to the Memorial Day video – Mark Brett and Pete Vertefeuille for their wonderful photographs, Mary Oliver and Perry Mandanis for their wonderful voices, India Arriola and Caspian Halbert for their technical and artistic wizardry, Matt Flegert and Mary McMillan for the Historical Society’s vintage photographs, Gay Wagner for the brain-storming sessions, and the speakers of the last several decades for their timeless messages.