TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A series of commemorations stepped off across NEPA Monday morning. One of them was Taylor Borough's Annual Memorial Day Parade. 28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack spoke with members of the community there.
Dozens came out for a beautiful day in Taylor Borough. The parade is a tradition many say they look forward to every year.
It was a big turnout in Taylor Borough for the Annual Memorial Day Parade.
Community organizations, first responders, and students from Riverside High School stepped out on the downtown route, all to recognize the meaning behind Memorial Day: the men and women who lost their lives serving our country.
"They gave the ultimate sacrifice, which just goes to show how great of a country we have if people are willing to die for it," New Jersey resident Robert Gibbs said.
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"I think it's important that we recognize that our veterans made a sacrifice for all of us at home and that this sacrifice some people don't come back from. And we've gotta recognize that every time because not a lot of people are here that we can celebrate that for," Nicholas Ponas from Taylor Borough said.
Even some of the youngest in attendance remember who the day is for.
"The soldiers. We do it for the soldiers," Aria and Natalia Knight from Taylor Borough told 28/22 News.
The parade wrapped up at the borough's community center with a closing ceremony.
