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Memorial Day

Fallen corrections officers and deputy sheriffs to be honored in memorial service Thursday

by May 22, 2019
The annual memorial service will honor 71 Suffolk County corrections officers and deputy sheriffs who have died in service since 1887.

Remember the true meaning of Memorial Day

by May 22, 2019
Please take time this Memorial Day to honor those who gave us the freedom we take for granted.

Photos: Commemorating Memorial Day at Calverton National Cemetery

by May 28, 2018
Several hundred people attended Memorial Day ceremonies at Calverton National Cemetery this afternoon, marking the 39th annual such ceremony at the nation’s busiest national cemetery.

Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice: a day to remember

by May 28, 2018
Riverhead has sacrificed native sons in nearly all of the major armed conflicts fought by the United States since its inception. Today, the townspeople came together to honor their memory and give thanks for their sacrifice.
Riverhead WWII veteran Daniel DeFrancisco salutes the flag at Memorial Day ceremonies this morning. (Photo: Denise Civiletti)

Memorial Day ceremonies set today in Riverhead, Calverton National Cemetery

by May 28, 2018
Memorial Day will be observed today in Riverhead with a parade and solemn services at memorial sites and at Calverton National Cemetery.

Rain dampens attendance, but not the spirit, of Memorial Day ceremonies

by May 29, 2017
Riverhead's Memorial Day parade and ceremonies went forward despite the rain this morning, though the parade was small and attendance sparse.

Memorial Day: remembering our fallen heroes

by May 29, 2017
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.

Coming up: Memorial Day ceremonies and parades on the North Fork

by May 26, 2017
The North Fork remembers those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom with ceremonies and parades.

Riverhead’s Memorial Day parade has been canceled due to weather

by May 30, 2016
Rain this morning with the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy downpours have forced the cancellation of Riverhead’s annual Memorial Day parade this year.

Memorial Day ceremonies and parades honoring America’s fallen heroes

by May 27, 2016
Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember and honor the more than 1.3 million Americans who gave their lives in service to...