The public is encouraged to attend the 2019 Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 27 in Huntington. The parade assembles at Pettis Field at 8:00 a.m. and marches to the gazebo on the Town green for the ceremony. All veterans and other groups are invited to participate. Any veteran needing a ride should call Committee Chairman Lori Belhumeur at 413-667-3169 in advance. In case of heavy rain, the program will be held in Stanton Hall. Following the program, refreshments will be served in Stanton Hall along with the video “Hallowed Grounds.” This shows 22 overseas American military cemeteries (including Flanders Fields) where more than 125,000 servicemen and women from World Wars I and II have their final resting place. Parade observers are reminded to stand, with right hand over their heart, when the American flag held by the color guard passes by.