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Photo Album 2 2006 Memorial Day Parade |
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Waiting for the Parade An eager crowd, complete with pooch, waits at Rizzo's for the parade. |
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It's All About the Vets Sherman's veterans march proudly. |
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Foot Soldiers Most marched on foot. |
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Parade of Vets Some chose to ride. |
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And some rode in style! |
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New Fairfield Sparklers Always a hit with the crowd. |
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And the Bands Played On The New Fairfield Sparklers drum out a song. |
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Sherman's Boy Scouts March in Style What a wonderful display of troop spirit! |
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Cub Scouts Follow The Cub Scouts came out in force. |
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Some Chose to Ride A wagon is always a handy vehicle for a parade. |
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Everyone Loves a Parade! Mom and child look on. |
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The Girl Scout Color Guard A fine display of all levels of Girl Scouting. |
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The Daisy Scouts of Troup 161 march along. |
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Brownies Everywhere These Brownies are from Troop 66. |
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More Brownies and these are from Troop 81. |
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New Milford High School Band A regular participant in Sherman parades. |
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Twirling Flags What an impressive display! |
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New Milford High School Band Marching proudly while playing. |
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Team Spirit Sherman's Youth Clubs in uniform. |
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Cars, Cycles, Wagons, and Bikes Just one more form of conveyance. |
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Sherman's Red Hats always join in the fun. |
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Sherman School Marching Band Sherman hills are alive with the sound of music. |
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The Sherman Volunteer Fire Department Out in force and in full uniform. |
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SVFD Jr. Even the youngsters join in the parade. |
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Shiny Red Engine The volunteers used a lot of elbow grease to prepare for the parade. |
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And another They work hard to keep the vehicles in fine shape. |
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And Still Another What a fine display! |
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The Crowd Looks On Find a shady spot and enjoy the passing parade. |
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Candlewood Lake Authority The Candlewood Lake Authority Marine Patrol--on duty, even this far from shore. |
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Sherman Knight--Out of Costume Leading the horses and calliope sponsored by Iron Will Farm. |
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What a Wonderful Addition to the Parade These horses are making their first appearance in the parade. |
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A Great Addition The crowd loved these magnificent animals. |
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Support our Troops A fitting message at the end of the parade. |
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Scouts Raise the Flag Ceremonies start with raising the flag. |
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The Helicopter Fly-Over couldn't have been timed more perfectly. |
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The Crowd Watches A great crowd gathered at Veterans Field for the ceremonies. |
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Vets at Attention Standing tall and proud. |
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A Memorial John O'Connor lays the wreath. |
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I Pledge Allegiance . . . to the flag. |
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Proud to be Americans The Boy Scouts are in fine form. |
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The Speeches State Representative Mary Ann Carson spoke eloquently. |
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Another Message from State Senator Dave Cappiello. |
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The Parade's Grand Marshal Art Von Plachecki gives the keynote address. |
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The Crowd Listens Gathered around the gazebo, a rapt crowd listens intently. |
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Jed Orosz Plays Taps Always a moving moment. |
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Taps Ends the Ceremonies Another successful Memorial Day tribute. |
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