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Memorial Day Scout Parade Gives Heartfelt Thanks In Greenport Monday

At the solemn Memorial Day event, Scouts and others toss flowers into the water in honor of the fallen who were never able to return home.

The service takes place at 8 a.m. Monday in Greenport.
The service takes place at 8 a.m. Monday in Greenport. (Lisa Finn / Patch)

NORTH FORK, NY — A heartfelt tradition continues Monday as the Greenport Annual Memorial Day Scout Parade unfolds.

On Monday, May 26, those participating will line up at 7:45 a.m. on Adams Street behind the old Arcade; the parade will then wend its way to the railroad dock at Third Street.

Everyone is invited to march. Scouts and others will bring flowers to toss into the water in memory of the nation's heroes, the fallen who were never able to return home.

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The committee will pay their respects rain or shine.

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