Amenia pays tribute to fallen veterans on Memorial Day

AMENIA — Residents and community members joined together on Monday, May 30, for the town’s annual Memorial Day ceremony at Fountain Square, at the intersection of routes 22, 44 and 343. Their thoughts went out to those who fought for our freedom and paid the ultimate price as the commemoration got underway.

The ceremony was hosted by the Dover VFW Post #5444; the community came out to pay its respects for our country’s fallen heroes.

“We had great support,” said Post #5444 Cmdr. Maddison Fletcher, who extended her thanks to the Amenia Fire Company for organizing the parade that began before the 11 a.m. ceremony for the community.

“It was a huge reception — there were plenty of people there and we’re grateful for everyone who showed up to pay their respects.”

Amenia Town Councilwoman Vicki Doyle agreed the event was an important one, especially as this nation must remember those who sacrificed themselves to protect everyone else at home.

“I wanted to thank everybody for finding various ways of extending the community’s heartfelt gratitude to our veterans for defending our freedom,” said Doyle.

— Kaitlin Lyle

VFW Post 5444 Commander Madison Fletcher, right, led the Memorial Day parade and ceremony for the town of Amenia on Monday, May 30. Photo by Vicki Doyle

Amenia native Cassandra Whitehead, a Webutuck High School and Bard College graduate, sang the National Anthem and God Bless America at Monday’s Memorial Day Ceremony in Amenia at Fountain Square. Photo by Vicki Doyle

VFW Post 5444 Commander Madison Fletcher, right, led the Memorial Day parade and ceremony for the town of Amenia on Monday, May 30. Photo by Vicki Doyle
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