WPCNR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAY. By the WPCNR Roving Photographer. May 18, 2007: Beginning with the Memorial Day Parade in which Councilpersons, veterans, antique cars and bands marched through the city to the somber Memorial Day Observance, the parade is much like any year and reflective of theappreciation of veterans for their sacrifices -- as Memorial Day has been since the Civil War when it was begun to honor the returnees from America's most costly war -- the War Between the States. Here are some more sights and personalities from the parade in the small town that thinks its a city -- or the "city in the park" as it is sometimes called:

Mayor Joseph Delfino far right, leading left to right, Councilmen Dennis Power, Benjamin Boykin, Assemblyman Adam Bradley, Tom Roach, Arnold Bernstein and Glen Hockley.

White Plains Fire Department Marching past City Center.

White Plains Tigers Marching Band Marching down Main Street ( above) playing God Bless America,  and, Break Dancing Below at City Hall

Dolf Biel of the North Broadway Civic Association displayed a hidden talent.

Antigue Automobiles make their way up North Broadway to the Rural Cemetary.

The American Legion Strikes the Colors.

Mayor Joseph Delfino welcomed dignataries and veterans at the Rural Cemetary ceremony, urging all to remember and recognize the sacrifices of our servicemen and women today serving all over the word. The audience was very moved by an account of the 4 Chaplains who sacrificed their lives by giving their life jackets away to troops aboard the SS Dorchester, a troop ship sunk by a German U-Boat in February, 1943.

Police Lay a Wreath to Commemoratge First Responders.

Assemblyman Adam Bradley concluded his address (see text) with a poem of The Unknown Soldier,  with these poignant lines: "Think of us as time goes on, passing freedom's torch to you"  and "what we gave."

Honor Guard Fires Three Volleys in Salute of the fallen followed by Taps to end the ceremony