The armed forces are represented as the Memorial Day parade heads down Main Street. Contributed / Scott Linscott

Parade spectators pay their respect to the flag. Contributed / Scott Linscott

The Westbrook High School band marches in the parade. Contributed / Scott Linscott

The Memorial Day ceremony at Riverbank in Westbrook pulled in a large crowd Monday. Chance Viles / American Journal

Blanche Kelley was surprised with a special award Monday for her 50 years of continuous service to American Legion Post 62. Contributed / Dennis Marrotte

Dennis Marrotte of American Legion Post 62 speaks at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony. To the left is Parade Grand Marshal Roy McPherson, a U.S. Army veteran and 40-year member of American Legion Post 197. To the right is Blanche Kelley, the other grand marshal, who served in the Army from 1950-1971. Kelley, 93, was honored during the ceremony for her 50 years of membership at Post 62. Chance Viles / American Journal

Retired Navy Commander Phil Spiller Jr. led the Memorial Day ceremony to honor military personnel who died while serving. Chance Viles / American Journal

American Legion Post 197 Commander Steve Girard, Westbrook Mayor Mike Foley and American Legion Post 62 Vice Commander Dennis Marrotte prepare to lay flowers at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributed / Scott Linscott

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