A grand parade for two great Americans who made a difference for all of us

A GRAND SALUTE Parade grand marshals Army Sgt. Ed Parker, a WWII POW; who fought in the Battle of Anzio; and WWII Marine Cpl. Constantine Chrysafidis, below, who fought on Iwo Jima get a heroes ride in Monday's parade.

ROCHESTER - It was a somber day but a grand way to pay tribute to all the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so that this country can remain free, and a huge appreciative crowd was on hand at the Common to do just that.
They say a picture's worth a thousand words, so enjoy these photos from The Rochester Voice.

MARCHING STRONG The Spaulding High School marching band moves down South Main Street as they near the Common for Monday's Memorial Day observance

A SALUTE OF THANKS: A POW/MIA wreath is laid along with other wreaths honoring servicemen and women from all branches who paid the ultimate price for our country

COLORFUL TRIBUTE: Spaulding High flag twirlers put on a show at the close of the Memorial Day observance at the Common on Monday