Last year I had the opportunity to attend the Northeast Harbor's 2022 Memorial Day Observance. It really was wonderful, as it combined everything you could want, a parade, a solemn ceremony honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and capped by a community cookout! They're going to be doing the same thing this Memorial Day, May 29th and you're invited!

The schedule for this year is

  • 10:30 a.m. - MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
  • 11:00 a.m. (APPROX.) - MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
  • 11:30 a.m. (APPROX.) COMMUNITY COOKOUT

The public is welcome to come kick off the unofficial start of summer and gather with the community while enjoying a hamburger or hotdogs. The suggested donation is just $5, and all veterans are invited to enjoy their meal at no charge and with many thanks for their service.

Check out the photos from last year

2022 Northeast Harbor Memorial Day Parade

Northeast Harbor's 2022 Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day was on Monday, May 30th and you couldn't ask for a better day weather-wise. The Parade included veterans, fire trucks, police cars and the MDI Pep Band as well as the Mount Desert Elementary Band. Check out the photos.

After the Parade it was time for the Memorial Day Solemn Observance

Bruce Damon the 2nd Vice Commander for District 12 was the Master of Ceremonies

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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Members of the Legion carried the Colors

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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Flags were at Half Staff for Memorial Day

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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Member of the Mount Desert Elementary School Band played under the direction of Mrs. Graves

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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Charles Stanhope led everyone assembled in the singing of God Bless America.

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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Buddy Smallidge read the poem "In Flander's Field"

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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Members of the Mount Desert Lurvey Wright Post No. 103

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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The MDI High School Pep Band played the National Anthem

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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The MDI High School Pep Band played the National Anthem

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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The MDI High School Pep Band played the National Anthem

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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The MDI High School Pep Band played the National Anthem

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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The MDI High School Pep Band played the National Anthem

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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The MDI Pep Band was under the direction of Michael Remy

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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Pete Elias read President Abraham's "Gettysburg Address"

 

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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Hank Olearcek read the names of those who died from the Town of Mount Desert while in service to our country in wars.

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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Robert Moore placed the wreath in front of the Veteran's Memorial

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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The Wreath in front of the Veteran's Memorial

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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Taps being played by members of the MDI High School Pep Band.

Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
Northeast Harbor 2022 Memorial Day Observance May 30, 2022 Photo Chris Popper
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Then it was time for the Community Cookout!

Neighborhood House's Community Cookout Memorial Day 2022

After the Memorial Day Parade and Solemn Observance it was time for the Community Cookout with the Grillmeisters from the Neighborhood House. There were Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Veggie Burgers and Chips.
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