Under overcast skies, veterans from American Legion Post 163, Legion Auxiliary National Historical Park personnel, Boy Scouts. and the Lady dressed in black representing widows. The parade route goes from Court Street to Second Street to Spring Street and ends at Memorial Park where the 105-year-old monument stands. It was the first monument in Washington honoring WWI soldiers.

After brief remarks by veterans, the National anthem was played, Flander’s Field was recited, children headed to the water to toss flowers in memory of those who died at sea. People covered their children’s ears as they prepared for a 12-gun salute followed by a very loud firing of the cannon.

Photos by Matt Pranger