Pine Plains honors its vets: Paying tribute on Memorial Day
Above are Vietnam War-era Veterans, who received pins for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Pine Plains Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30, held at the Town Clock Tower Memorial. Pictured above, from left, are veterans Dick Hutchings, Curtis Simmons, Frank Christiansen and Davis Simmons.
Photo by Ruth Keeler

Pine Plains honors its vets: Paying tribute on Memorial Day

PINE PLAINS — As is the annual tradition, many members of the Pine Plains community came out to honor those who gave their lives in defense of this nation on Monday, May 30. The Shekomeko American Legion Post #426 and the Pine Plains VFW Post #5519 once again joined forces to organize the town’s annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony.

As part of the traditional Memorial Day program, which included the parade starting at 10:30 a.m., participants stepped off from the Pine Plains firehouse before pausing at the Town Clock Memorial. The parade ended at Evergreen Cemetery.

Among the most heartfelt aspects of the program, VFW members gave 50-year commemorative pins to those who had served their country during the Vietnam War period.

“I think we had one of the largest turnouts, both parade and spectators, more than we’ve had in many, many years,” said Pine Plains native and resident and Chair of the Dutchess County Legislature Gregg Pulver (R-19), “so that was great to see.”

—Kaitlin Lyle

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