WPCNR PARADE DRESS. May 30, 2006: White Plains saluted its veterans Monday at the annual Memorial Day Parade. Though Memorial Day Parades in the past have never traditionally drawn well, Monday's parade was particularly poorly attended by the populace. Fewer than 50 persons lined Mamaroneck Avenue from Martine to Main, and spectators on North Broadway were scattered.  However, that did not take away from the solemnity and the pride of the occasion. Mayor Joseph Delfino saluted those who have given their lives for America at the annual festivities at White Plains Rural Cemetary, encouraging all to honor their sacrifice by  "work every day to make this a better world"

The Mayor Remembers America's War Dead at the Rural Cemetary Monday. Photo, WPCNR News.

Veterans proceed up North Broadway with the White Plains High School Band, with antique cars of the past bringing up the rear. Photo, WPCNR News

The White Plains High School Band, as is traditional, marched to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Director Leslie Tompkins is at the far right. Photo, WPCNR News.

The White Plains Common Council and Board of Education members marched together. L to R, Councilpersons Glen Hockley, Tom Roach, Rita Malmud, Benjamin Boykin, Arnold Bernstein, Board of Education Member Bill Polack, County Legislator Bill Ryan and Board of Education Member Donna McLaughlin. Photo, WPCNR News