Medina has big turnout, solemn message for Memorial Day parade

Photos by Tom Rivers

MEDINA – The Medina Marching Band performs down Main Street in today’s Memorial Day parade. It was bright with sunshine for the parade after a rainy week.

The parade route was lined with people, especially on Main Street and East Center Street. Following the parade there was a service at the State Street Park.

These veterans in the honor guard carry the colors along the parade route which started at the Pickle Factory on Park Avenue, then onto Main Street and East Center Street to State Street Park.

Local veterans sent a powerful message with these flag-draped coffin and a headstone for “American Soldier.”

Shelby firefighters Zach Petry, left with American flag, and Rob Schaal, with the Shelby fire company flag, wore turnout gear and marched in the parade.

The Medina Marching Band brought a big presence and sound for the parade.

Kevin Bogan of the Knights of Columbus passed out candy along the parade route.

Tyler Meehan, 8, of Middleport assists his grandfather Bob Meehan in passing out flags. The Sons of the American Legion handed out more than 2,000 of the flags to people watching the parade.

These people along East Center Street were happy to receive flags given out by Tyler Meehan.

There were several community groups in the parade including Early Head Start.

Lee-Whedon Memorial Library promoted its upcoming summer reading program.

Alishia Foss, left, and Diana Baker carry the banner to highlight the Orleans County National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event will be outside at Wise Middle Intermediate School in Medina with free food and other activities with first responders and community organizations.

At the beginning of a service at State Street Park, the flags were raised. Veterans placed a wreath on the cannon from World War I.