Hempstead, NY - The Incorporated Village of Hempstead commemorated its 139th Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2024, with a grand display of community spirit and reverence for those who sacrificed their lives in service to the nation.
The event began with a solemn ceremony at Greenfield Cemetery where the community gathered around the historic Civil War Monument. The ceremony included the laying of wreaths, a 21-gun salute, and the playing of "Taps," providing a poignant moment of reflection and gratitude.
Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, Jr., who has led the village since March 2021 and has been a resident for over 40 years, later led the parade from American Legion Post #390 on Marvin Avenue.
Today, we honor the brave souls who fought for our freedoms Their sacrifices have woven the fabric of our nation's history.
In attendance were several distinguished guests, including Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, District 2 Legislator Siela A. Bynoe of Nassau County, NY, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Legislature's Public Works Committee and the Committee on Economic, Community Development, Labor, and Transportation, Assemblywoman Taylor Darling from the 18th Assembly District, Village of Hempstead Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Daniels, Trustees Noah Burroughs and Kevin Boone, former Village Mayors James Garner and Don Ryan, and newly elected Legislator Scott Davis.
The parade also featured members of the American Legion Post board, including Harry Ransom, Mary Burns, and Parade Grand Marshall Frederick Samuels. The event was a vivid display of local pride and respect, with the participation of the police and fire departments, the Hempstead High School Marching Band, the Academy Charter School Band, the Doric Lodge, American Legion Riders, Wantagh Pipe Band, Church of God of Prophecy, Rhodes Academy Band, Long Island PathFinders, Inspiring School of Dance, and various other organizations.
The parade went straight down Greenwich Street , culminating at , The Pentecostal of Hempstead Assemblies of God, Reverend Heber E Rivera
Mayor Hobbs emphasized that this was the 139th Memorial Day Parade in the Village of Hempstead and that "It's A Great Day in the Village of Hempstead" before departing for inspections at Fireman's Field.
The 139th Memorial Day Parade in Hempstead served as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by many and the enduring spirit of unity within the community. As residents left the ceremony, there was a shared sense of pride and a renewed commitment to honoring the legacy of the fallen.
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