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Overcast Memorial Day observed in Oyster Bay hamlet
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Farrell Blum, left, enjoyed the parade with family members Janine Farrell-Blum and James Farrell.
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Cousins John Kani, 4, left, and Stella Kani, 4, showed off their patriotism during the parade.
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The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla marched in the Memorial Day parade to honor members of the Coast Guard who lost their lives in war.
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The Oyster Bay High School Band provided musical entertainment.
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Both two- and four-legged members of the Italian American Citizens Club, right, proudly walked in the parade.
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Oyster Bay residents came out in force to celebrate Memorial Day on Monday. Members of local fire departments, veterans’ organizations, scout troops, and museums joined in the parade through the hamlet, honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in their country’s service.
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, when graves when graves were decorated with flowers, wreaths and flags, began on May 30, 1868. It was a day to honor local veterans who had fought and died in the Civil War. Businesses were closed and residents flew flags at half-staff. New York was the first state to designate Memorial day as a legal holiday in 1873.
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