I’m going out to clean the pasture spring; I’ll only stop to rake the leaves away (And wait to watch the water clear, I may): I shan’t be gone long. — You come too.-Robert Frost
On a sunny fall day, Islanders gathered in Oak Bluffs to pay tribute to veterans. There was a short parade that departed from Nancy's Restaurant in Oak Bluffs, with veterans, police officers and others joining in during the short walk to Ocean Park. Veterans from every American war since World War II, Island police officers, members of the sheriff's department and the coast guard, and selectmen all participated in the parade.
Parade was led by Amanda Haverkamp and Rupica Singh of the Coast Guard. – Timothy JohnsonVeterans walk through Oak Bluffs in annual parade. – Timothy JohnsonPresenting the colors. – Timothy JohnsonLt. Col. David Berube, a military chaplain, read a prayer. – Timothy JohnsonStanding at attention – Timothy JohnsonDukes County veterans’ agent Jo Ann Murphy, recently honored by the state, addresses the crowd. – Timothy JohnsonKristen Pucino and her son Aiden lay a wreath at the war memorial. Ms. Pucino’s cousin, Staff Sgt. Matthew Pucino, was killed in action in Afghanistan. – Timothy JohnsonEmily Hewson sang the national anthem. – Timothy JohnsonParade included veterans of wars going back to World War II. – Timothy JohnsonOak Bluffs was recognized as a Veterans Day Regional Site by the Department of Veterans Affairs. – Timothy JohnsonMichael Blake, who served four tours in Iraq, kept time during the parade. – Timothy JohnsonCrowd gathered at Ocean Park. – Timothy Johnson
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