Residents, veterans, and local officials gathered in Canarsie for the annual Memorial Day Parade honoring fallen service members. The parade, presented by the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club, ran from 10 a.m. to noon despite rainy weather. It marched through the neighborhood, starting at the Holy Family parking lot and ending at the American Legion. After the march, a ceremony took place at Canarsie Cemetery, where elected officials and organizers reflected on Memorial Day’s meaning and the importance of remembrance. Assembly Member Jamie Williams praised community participation and described Memorial Day as both solemn and celebratory of freedoms. State Sen. Roxanne Persaud thanked the Canarsie Cemetery Organization and encouraged attendees to visit a veterans monument inside the cemetery.
"“It is great to see the people coming out to the borders every year while we have this solemn celebration,” said Assembly Member Jamie Williams. “And it is a celebration because we're celebrating the freedoms that we enjoy today.” Williams thanked residents and participants for continuing the longstanding tradition."
"“We appreciate you,” Persaud said. “We want to say thank you to the Canarsie Cemetery Organization for allowing us to participate within the cemetery every year.” The pol encouraged attendees to visit a monument located inside the cemetery that honors veterans and fallen service members."
"“Many of you may not know that there's a monument in the cemetery, that when you get a chance, you should stop by and visit it,” she said. “It's an honor.”"
"Ray Levin, director of operations for the event, also thanked attendees, veterans and local leaders for participating in the ceremony and continuing the tradition of remembrance. “I honor everyone who has served, and thank you when we"
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